Thousands Of Violent Crime Suspects Released Without Conditions Following Bail Changes

Thousands of suspects under investigation for violent and sexual crimes have been released without conditions since changes to police bail came into effect. More than 3,000 people were released under investigation for offences such as murder and rape by 12 police forces between April and June 2017, according to the BBC.Figures released to the broadcaster under the Freedom of Information Act found these included 1,692 people arrested for violent crimes, 768 rape suspects and 31 questioned on