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Anthony Spelman, a former police constable with Cheshire Police, was also found to have 'pursued' a woman whose son he had previously arrested.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Oct 18, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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