Policing minister Chris Philp is to contact the police watchdog following a Sky News investigating by which a girl claims she was sexually assaulted in police custody.
Mr Philp congratulated dwelling editor Jason Farell for his reporting of Zayna Iman's expertise with Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
After being arrested and held in custody for 40 hours, Zayna believes she was assaulted by officers - and when she requested for CCTV footage of her detention, a number of hours of tape had been lacking.
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A former GMP superintendent, Martin Harding, examined the proof from GMP and advised Sky he believes the 38-year previous was "was raped by an officer and I believe the organisation is covering it up".
Mr Philp advised Sky he was going to talk to the Independent Office of Police Conduct and make them certain they're conscious of the case.
"I can't direct them to do a particular thing, but I'm going to draw this case to their attention today," he mentioned.
"If they're not investigating it already - which they might be - I want to put it on their radar screens."
The minister mentioned he would even be chatting with GMP in regards to the matter.
A spokesperson for GMP mentioned: "Greater Manchester Police is committed to delivering outstanding service to all those the force comes in to contact with. If service is proven to have fallen below an acceptable level, the force apologises and takes the necessary action.
"GMP is conscious that these three people are sad with the service they acquired once they had been arrested and detained - their complaints have or are being investigated by the power. Though one investigation is ongoing, there's at present no proof to counsel any GMP staff have misconducted themselves or dedicated a legal offence.
"Under the definition within the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, two of these individuals were not strip searched. Due to concerns for their welfare, their clothing was removed and replaced with anti-rip garments - this process is subject to different legislation and guidance."
Content Source: information.sky.com
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