Top cop in phone hack probe pledge

Senior detectives will leave “no stone unturned” as they restart their inquiry into phone hacking allegations, the head of Scotland Yard pledged yesterday.

Acting Commissioner Tim Godwin launched a vigorous defence of how his force has handled a steady stream of new claims linked to the News of the World newspaper.

Speaking at a meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA), he said investigators must now be left to follow the new evidence wherever it may lead.

Describing the new inquiry, Mr Godwin said: “It will be very robust and it will be under scrutiny as it should be.

“It will restore confidence in victims who feel they have not been given a service. It will be with no stone unturned.“We have some of the most skilled investigators in the country and you will be proud of what they do.”