WILTSHIRE'S most senior detective has said the force's policies for keeping unproven allegations on file will be reviewed in the light of the Soham murder trial.
National attention has turned on how police store and use allegations made against people after revelations about Ian Huntley's sexually deviant past emerged.
Det Chief Supt Paul Howlett, head of Wiltshire CID, said each case is judged on the potential risk posed to the public but a review was under way.
Public concern will now centre on how unproven allegations are dealt with as frightening gaps were exposed in the aftermath of Huntley's convictions for the murders of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.
DCS Howlett said: "Inform-ation will be passed to relevant individuals or bodies concerning persons who are deemed to present a possible risk but who have not been convicted of any criminal offence.
"It must be recognised that unfortunately risk can never be completely eradicated and we are compelled to work within the bounds of relevant legislation."
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