CounCil DEfEnDs poliCE rolE

A city council spokesman defended the police’s record. He said: “Cambridgeshire police continues to play a crucial role in protecting children and young people at risk of child sexual exploitation in Peterborough, working closely with social workers, families and other key agencies. The level of commitment shown by the police and council to protect young people who are at risk and bring perpetrators to justice is evident in the convictions secured as part of Operation Erle.”