Greater Manchester Police Faces Backlash Over Unjustified Strip Searches

Inquiry reveals systematic abuse and calls for urgent reforms to protect vulnerable detainees.

Report by Vera Baird highlights degrading treatment of women in police custody.
Many arrests deemed unnecessary or unlawful, with a focus on vulnerable individuals.
Recommendations include limiting strip searches and improving detainee treatment.
Greater Manchester Police apologizes and commits to implementing report's recommendations.
Former detective labels the findings a severe indictment of the police force's practices.