Callous or just plain stupid coppers, or both?

[Dr Strangelove]

I think both...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lincolnshire/4420711.stm

[Plotloss]

Wankers I believe is a more fitting adjective.

[Incorrigible]

Hmmmm, I think "the whole story" is not a phrase I'd be happy using here

[shirepro]

This used to be common practice. Any travelling tramp or addict was given a cup of tea, a chat and a 'lift' to the county boundary before they started causing problems in town thieving or begging.

[biggee]

shirepro said:

This used to be common practice. Any travelling tramp or addict was given a cup of tea, a chat and a 'lift' to the county boundary before they started causing problems in town thieving or begging.

'Rambo' anyone!!!!