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A Derbyshire detective has been sacked and five other officers disciplined over the handling of events prior to the shooting dead of a showjumper. | A Derbyshire detective has been sacked and five other officers disciplined over the handling of events prior to the shooting dead of a showjumper. |
The Independent Police Complaints Commission criticised the inquiries leading up to the killing of 26-year-old Tania Moore in 2004. | The Independent Police Complaints Commission criticised the inquiries leading up to the killing of 26-year-old Tania Moore in 2004. |
The IPCC cited failures following a robbery carried against Ms Moore and claims of harassment. | The IPCC cited failures following a robbery carried against Ms Moore and claims of harassment. |
Digger driver Mark Dyche, 37, shot her in the face after being jilted. | Digger driver Mark Dyche, 37, shot her in the face after being jilted. |
He was jailed for life for her murder after a trial in 2005. | He was jailed for life for her murder after a trial in 2005. |
Six officers admitted failing in their duties regarding a robbery investigation involving Ms Moore. | Six officers admitted failing in their duties regarding a robbery investigation involving Ms Moore. |
A female detective was sacked, another officer demoted and four others - ranging from the rank of constable to chief inspector - were reprimanded. All have 14 days to appeal. | |
'Threatening' texts | 'Threatening' texts |
A seventh Derbyshire officer was cleared. | A seventh Derbyshire officer was cleared. |
Ms Moore was said to have had significant contact with police prior to her death. | Ms Moore was said to have had significant contact with police prior to her death. |
The inquiry looked at how the police dealt with an earlier robbery involving Ms Moore, which was said to have been ordered by Dyche. | The inquiry looked at how the police dealt with an earlier robbery involving Ms Moore, which was said to have been ordered by Dyche. |
During the robbery, which took place in June 2003 at her home, Ms Moore was attacked and had a mobile phone and watch stolen. | |
I cannot imagine how traumatic Tania's death has been for her family and would like to express our deepest sympathy for their loss Derbyshire Deputy Chief Constable Alan Goodwin, Derbyshire police | I cannot imagine how traumatic Tania's death has been for her family and would like to express our deepest sympathy for their loss Derbyshire Deputy Chief Constable Alan Goodwin, Derbyshire police |
Derbyshire Police said there had also been a "failure to act upon a complaint of ongoing harassment by Dyche made in March 2004". | Derbyshire Police said there had also been a "failure to act upon a complaint of ongoing harassment by Dyche made in March 2004". |
During the murder trial, the court heard from Ms Moore's friends that he had repeatedly threatened to kill her, sent hundreds of threatening text messages and warned other men to stay away from her. | During the murder trial, the court heard from Ms Moore's friends that he had repeatedly threatened to kill her, sent hundreds of threatening text messages and warned other men to stay away from her. |
The IPCC described the death of Ms Moore as an "absolute tragedy". Ms Moore had rightly expected to be protected from those who wished to harm her, the IPPC said in a statement. | The IPCC described the death of Ms Moore as an "absolute tragedy". Ms Moore had rightly expected to be protected from those who wished to harm her, the IPPC said in a statement. |
Dyche and an accomplice, Colin Colley, from Stoke, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm, drove to a farm near her home. | Dyche and an accomplice, Colin Colley, from Stoke, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm, drove to a farm near her home. |
They rammed her car and Dyche smashed the car window before shooting her in the face. | They rammed her car and Dyche smashed the car window before shooting her in the face. |
Derbyshire Deputy Chief Constable Alan Goodwin said: "The Derbyshire Constabulary has co-operated fully in the IPCC investigation that has culminated in this misconduct hearing. | Derbyshire Deputy Chief Constable Alan Goodwin said: "The Derbyshire Constabulary has co-operated fully in the IPCC investigation that has culminated in this misconduct hearing. |
"Throughout that investigation, our primary concern has been to ensure that Tania's family learn the truth about the way in which her requests for assistance were dealt with by the police officers with whom she came into contact. | "Throughout that investigation, our primary concern has been to ensure that Tania's family learn the truth about the way in which her requests for assistance were dealt with by the police officers with whom she came into contact. |
"I cannot imagine how traumatic Tania's death has been for her family and would like to express our deepest sympathy for their loss." | "I cannot imagine how traumatic Tania's death has been for her family and would like to express our deepest sympathy for their loss." |