Lynne Owens to step down as head of UK National Crime Agency

After five years at the agency tackling organised crime, she is leaving to focus on treatment for breast cancer

The head of the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA), sometimes dubbed Britain's FBI, is stepping down to focus on her fight against cancer.

Dame Lynne Owens announced her intention to retire as NCA director general on Friday, after 32 years of service to law enforcement.