1 00:00:21,000 --> 00:00:23,300 [indistinct chatter] 2 00:00:23,433 --> 00:00:25,733 -Okay, lads. -[man] Cheers, mate. 3 00:00:36,067 --> 00:00:37,567 Where on earth have they got to? 4 00:00:37,700 --> 00:00:39,800 They'll be here. 5 00:00:47,100 --> 00:00:49,670 [operator] The number you have dialed is currently unavailable. 6 00:00:49,800 --> 00:00:52,500 [beeping] 7 00:00:57,467 --> 00:01:00,327 [alarm blaring] 8 00:01:04,867 --> 00:01:06,797 All right, shut it down. 9 00:01:12,100 --> 00:01:14,070 Get that kiln open! 10 00:01:46,333 --> 00:01:49,073 [theme music plays] 11 00:02:23,267 --> 00:02:25,697 Ma'am. 12 00:02:25,833 --> 00:02:28,733 They found the body in one of the incinerators. 13 00:02:28,867 --> 00:02:30,827 No idea who it is. 14 00:02:31,533 --> 00:02:33,373 Who's in charge? 15 00:02:33,500 --> 00:02:37,070 Abattoir Manager. Iain Hobswain. 16 00:02:39,133 --> 00:02:42,073 Right. Let's see what we're dealing with. 17 00:02:43,500 --> 00:02:45,170 Where is he? 18 00:02:45,300 --> 00:02:48,400 Other end of the plant. Just follow your nose. 19 00:02:48,533 --> 00:02:50,133 [sighs] 20 00:03:03,800 --> 00:03:08,070 -What time do you call this? -Stone the crows. 21 00:03:08,200 --> 00:03:10,270 He's back from his secondment. 22 00:03:10,400 --> 00:03:11,800 Bet you've been counting the days. 23 00:03:11,933 --> 00:03:13,933 Yeah, don't flatter yourself. 24 00:03:15,700 --> 00:03:18,600 What can you tell us, Marcus? 25 00:03:18,733 --> 00:03:21,333 Male. Average build. 26 00:03:21,467 --> 00:03:24,597 Got flexion of the elbows, knees and neck. 27 00:03:24,733 --> 00:03:26,803 Typical of severely burned bodies. 28 00:03:26,933 --> 00:03:30,073 I'd put his height at around 175. 29 00:03:30,867 --> 00:03:32,067 Age? 30 00:03:33,500 --> 00:03:35,300 Rough guess. 31 00:03:35,433 --> 00:03:38,203 It's amalgam fillings, so suggests he was middle-aged. 32 00:03:38,333 --> 00:03:39,733 And there's this. 33 00:03:44,300 --> 00:03:46,130 A wedding ring. 34 00:03:46,267 --> 00:03:48,127 And that's about all I can tell you for now. 35 00:03:48,267 --> 00:03:50,727 So no chance of an ID? 36 00:03:50,867 --> 00:03:53,797 Well, we might get a profile from the marrow in one of these long bones. 37 00:03:53,933 --> 00:03:56,103 But I wouldn't hold out much hope. 38 00:03:56,233 --> 00:03:58,103 Heat does bad things to DNA. 39 00:03:58,233 --> 00:04:00,173 What about injuries? Other than... 40 00:04:01,800 --> 00:04:04,530 High temperature thermal incineration makes it difficult 41 00:04:04,667 --> 00:04:06,727 to determine the cause of death. 42 00:04:06,867 --> 00:04:08,697 Postmortem might give us some more answers. 43 00:04:08,833 --> 00:04:12,733 Right. Meantime, I want your team all over this. 44 00:04:12,867 --> 00:04:15,867 Prints, bloodstains, the lot. 45 00:04:16,067 --> 00:04:18,197 Uh, ma'am, it is an abattoir. 46 00:04:18,333 --> 00:04:21,203 Yeah, well, think of it as a challenge, Marcus. 47 00:04:28,100 --> 00:04:30,070 Mr. Hobswain? 48 00:04:32,800 --> 00:04:37,370 I'm DCI Stanhope. I'm running the investigation. 49 00:04:37,500 --> 00:04:40,670 Oh, that must have knocked you for six when you found him. 50 00:04:40,800 --> 00:04:43,530 If we hadn't had that power outage, he would've been bone meal. 51 00:04:43,667 --> 00:04:47,067 -Body's unrecognizable. -Aye, I saw it. 52 00:04:47,133 --> 00:04:50,373 Mm. So we're gonna have to rule him out as one of your employees. 53 00:04:50,500 --> 00:04:52,600 He's not. Well, he wasn't. 54 00:04:52,733 --> 00:04:56,973 -Well, how can you be sure? -He's not one of ours. 55 00:04:57,100 --> 00:04:59,530 And how did he end up in one of your kilns? 56 00:04:59,667 --> 00:05:01,467 I've no idea. 57 00:05:01,600 --> 00:05:04,400 Look, I run a reputable business. 58 00:05:04,533 --> 00:05:06,173 And right now, it's losing money. 59 00:05:06,300 --> 00:05:09,270 Well, the sooner you show us around the premises, 60 00:05:09,400 --> 00:05:11,730 the sooner you'll be back up and running. 61 00:05:11,867 --> 00:05:13,067 [chuckles] 62 00:05:15,433 --> 00:05:17,473 Stunning, bleeding and hoisting. Carcasses are butchered and chilled. 63 00:05:17,600 --> 00:05:21,130 Any waste we can use gets rendered down. The rest is burned. 64 00:05:21,267 --> 00:05:24,097 Slaughter halls are run to FSA regulations. 65 00:05:24,233 --> 00:05:26,803 Clean and dirty areas to avoid contamination. 66 00:05:26,933 --> 00:05:29,333 [Vera] So it would be hard to hide a body. 67 00:05:29,467 --> 00:05:34,867 -He didn't come through here. -Mm. What about deliveries? 68 00:05:35,067 --> 00:05:38,867 Around half our ABPs come in from outside. Incinerated on site. 69 00:05:39,067 --> 00:05:41,327 -[Aiden] ABPs? -Animal byproducts. 70 00:05:41,467 --> 00:05:44,297 Factory waste, fallen livestock. 71 00:05:44,433 --> 00:05:46,803 If they've got the right paperwork, we'll burn it. 72 00:05:46,933 --> 00:05:49,703 Leading edge facility. Automated handling. 73 00:05:49,833 --> 00:05:53,573 So it would be possible for a body to come through undetected? 74 00:05:53,700 --> 00:05:55,900 All our deliveries are stringently checked. 75 00:05:56,067 --> 00:05:59,667 Industry standard for best working practice. 76 00:05:59,800 --> 00:06:03,130 I'm going to need names and addresses of everyone who works here. 77 00:06:03,267 --> 00:06:07,267 Porters, butchers, the lot. And a list of your current suppliers. 78 00:06:07,400 --> 00:06:08,800 Well, that's gonna take a while. 79 00:06:08,933 --> 00:06:11,073 Well, you'd better get on with it then. 80 00:06:15,533 --> 00:06:18,903 It's got to be an inside job. Somebody who knows the set-up. 81 00:06:19,067 --> 00:06:21,527 Well, he's got deliveries coming in from all over. 82 00:06:21,667 --> 00:06:24,467 That body could have come in from anywhere. 83 00:06:24,600 --> 00:06:27,770 Right, get the team in for a briefing. 84 00:06:27,900 --> 00:06:32,370 I'm gasping for a cup of tea and a bacon sandwich. 85 00:06:32,500 --> 00:06:36,170 Male, adult. We're guessing middle-aged. 86 00:06:36,300 --> 00:06:38,800 Burned to a crisp in an abattoir incinerator. 87 00:06:38,933 --> 00:06:42,103 No ID, no established time of death. 88 00:06:42,233 --> 00:06:45,103 We think the body went into the furnace at 6pm yesterday evening. 89 00:06:45,233 --> 00:06:47,373 They're routinely inspected at the start of every shift. 90 00:06:47,500 --> 00:06:51,070 Yeah, but we've only got their word for that. 91 00:06:51,200 --> 00:06:55,130 The shift workers are all accounted for. 92 00:06:55,267 --> 00:06:57,897 So either he was killed on a visit to the premises 93 00:06:58,067 --> 00:07:00,067 or the body was brought in from outside. 94 00:07:00,200 --> 00:07:01,970 I've been on to Missing Persons. 95 00:07:02,100 --> 00:07:04,070 No one flagged up as reported missing. 96 00:07:04,200 --> 00:07:06,270 [Vera] Well, this fella's wearing a wedding ring. 97 00:07:06,400 --> 00:07:08,300 So let's assume he was married. 98 00:07:08,433 --> 00:07:11,933 The only camera on site was in the incinerator loading bay. 99 00:07:12,067 --> 00:07:13,797 What, no surveillance anywhere else? 100 00:07:13,933 --> 00:07:17,073 -No. -Hm. 101 00:07:18,267 --> 00:07:21,567 Anyone would think they'd got something to hide. 102 00:07:21,700 --> 00:07:26,070 Yeah, well, Brenkley was fined five years ago by Trading Standards. 103 00:07:26,200 --> 00:07:29,800 Iain Hobswain was found guilty of illegal horse meat sales 104 00:07:29,933 --> 00:07:32,803 -and failure to keep proper records. -[Vera] Was he? 105 00:07:32,933 --> 00:07:34,673 Yeah. Four months suspended. 106 00:07:36,700 --> 00:07:40,130 Well, maybe he still hasn't cleaned up his act. 107 00:07:41,533 --> 00:07:43,873 Kenny, I want to know what's on that footage. 108 00:07:44,067 --> 00:07:46,967 -Pick-ups, deliveries. -Ma'am. 109 00:07:47,100 --> 00:07:51,070 What's he really been up to on those night shifts? 110 00:07:53,233 --> 00:07:56,973 Fractures in both legs. Probably post mortem. 111 00:07:57,100 --> 00:07:59,170 The muscles and tendons are charred, 112 00:07:59,300 --> 00:08:03,070 resulting in the exposure of the underlying bones to heat. 113 00:08:03,167 --> 00:08:06,667 -He was definitely dead before he went in. -Well, that's something. 114 00:08:06,800 --> 00:08:10,570 -And you know that because? -No soot in the airway. 115 00:08:10,700 --> 00:08:13,070 And you're still none the wiser, cause of death? 116 00:08:14,333 --> 00:08:16,273 Ante mortem gunshot wound. 117 00:08:16,400 --> 00:08:19,070 One shot, close range, back of the head. 118 00:08:19,133 --> 00:08:23,303 -He was shot? -Mm-hm. 7.65mm ammunition. 119 00:08:23,433 --> 00:08:26,303 It was a lucky find, considering the state of the body. 120 00:08:26,433 --> 00:08:31,073 Marcus, get that bullet over to ballistics as quick as you can for testing. 121 00:08:31,200 --> 00:08:33,130 Time of death? 122 00:08:33,267 --> 00:08:35,397 The gut and intestines are still reasonably intact. 123 00:08:35,533 --> 00:08:38,103 I'd say they were shielded from the worst of the heat. 124 00:08:38,233 --> 00:08:42,203 I'd say he was cremated, at most, a few hours after he died. 125 00:08:42,333 --> 00:08:45,703 And is DNA out of the question? We still don't know who he is. 126 00:08:45,833 --> 00:08:47,373 Give us a chance. I'm getting to the good bit. 127 00:08:47,500 --> 00:08:50,200 Burnt bodies adopt what's known as a pugilistic attitude. 128 00:08:50,333 --> 00:08:52,333 So their arms, they go into a boxing stance. 129 00:08:52,467 --> 00:08:55,267 Now, if you look at his hands, they're balled into fists. 130 00:08:58,333 --> 00:09:02,173 So his fingertips were protected. 131 00:09:02,300 --> 00:09:05,200 We're running a trace for the match. 132 00:09:05,333 --> 00:09:08,733 Marcus, I think you just made my day. 133 00:09:08,867 --> 00:09:10,467 Now tell me you didn't miss me. 134 00:09:10,600 --> 00:09:14,600 Well, don't let it go to your head. It's big enough as it is. 135 00:09:16,633 --> 00:09:19,673 Shot by a bullet to the back of the head. 136 00:09:19,800 --> 00:09:23,200 A few hours at most before he was found. 137 00:09:23,333 --> 00:09:25,303 Must have made some noise that. Someone would have heard it. 138 00:09:25,433 --> 00:09:27,903 Not necessarily, the din in that place. 139 00:09:28,067 --> 00:09:31,367 Now the question is, was he shot at the abattoir, 140 00:09:31,500 --> 00:09:35,470 and his body hidden on site? Or was he killed elsewhere... 141 00:09:35,600 --> 00:09:36,970 -[Kenny] Ma'am. -...and then brought in. What? 142 00:09:37,100 --> 00:09:39,400 Forensics ran the victim's prints. 143 00:09:39,533 --> 00:09:41,303 Now we're talking! 144 00:09:41,433 --> 00:09:43,303 -He must have got a record. -Yeah. 145 00:09:46,067 --> 00:09:48,097 [Vera] Police Elimination Database. 146 00:09:53,600 --> 00:09:56,070 Our dead man was a copper. 147 00:10:06,500 --> 00:10:11,330 So could we just rewind to yesterday morning? 148 00:10:11,467 --> 00:10:15,067 Uh, your husband left for work as usual, did he? 149 00:10:15,200 --> 00:10:18,670 Must have been about 8:30. 150 00:10:20,267 --> 00:10:22,367 It's a 20-minute drive. 151 00:10:22,500 --> 00:10:25,530 And you were expecting him home at what time? 152 00:10:25,667 --> 00:10:28,827 He promised me he wouldn't be late. 153 00:10:30,200 --> 00:10:31,930 For once in his life. 154 00:10:33,900 --> 00:10:37,000 -We had his send-off to get to. -Send-off? 155 00:10:37,133 --> 00:10:39,733 Retirement bash over at the club. 156 00:10:39,867 --> 00:10:41,867 Sawton Social and Welfare. 157 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:44,570 Your husband was due to retire, was he? 158 00:10:44,700 --> 00:10:47,000 It was his last day at work. 159 00:10:47,133 --> 00:10:51,073 Thirty-eight years he'd been a copper. 160 00:10:51,200 --> 00:10:54,900 -[door opens] -This was meant to be our time. 161 00:10:55,033 --> 00:10:59,673 And you've no idea where he might have got to? 162 00:10:59,800 --> 00:11:03,730 I... I tried calling Hayley, my daughter. 163 00:11:03,867 --> 00:11:08,967 -Her phone was switched off. -I was working. Double shift. 164 00:11:09,100 --> 00:11:11,100 -Drink this. -I'm all right. 165 00:11:11,233 --> 00:11:12,933 It'll make you feel better, Mam. 166 00:11:13,067 --> 00:11:15,297 Why would anyone want to kill him? 167 00:11:15,433 --> 00:11:18,673 Well, that's what we're trying to find out, pet. 168 00:11:18,800 --> 00:11:21,130 So was there anything? 169 00:11:21,267 --> 00:11:24,667 Any recent behavior of your husband, or your dad, 170 00:11:24,800 --> 00:11:27,670 that might have given you cause for concern? 171 00:11:29,067 --> 00:11:31,497 He was tired, that's all. 172 00:11:31,633 --> 00:11:33,533 Tired of the grind. 173 00:11:33,667 --> 00:11:35,867 Well, what about work? 174 00:11:36,067 --> 00:11:38,397 Anything giving him any problems? 175 00:11:38,533 --> 00:11:41,903 Harry never talked about his cases. He... 176 00:11:42,067 --> 00:11:43,467 He didn't bring it home with him. 177 00:11:43,600 --> 00:11:47,070 Well, any fallouts at all? Friends, family? 178 00:11:47,200 --> 00:11:49,670 -Surely this can wait? -I'm just trying to get a fix 179 00:11:49,800 --> 00:11:52,370 on your dad's state of mind, love. 180 00:11:52,500 --> 00:11:57,330 She's still in shock. Look at her. She's barely slept. 181 00:12:00,367 --> 00:12:02,927 Well, we'll contact a police liaison officer 182 00:12:03,067 --> 00:12:05,797 and they will talk you through what happens next. 183 00:12:05,933 --> 00:12:10,103 I'll stay here with her. Make sure she's okay. 184 00:12:21,200 --> 00:12:25,070 Copper goes missing. Why wasn't it flagged up to neighboring stations? 185 00:12:25,200 --> 00:12:27,270 Well, I'll find out what time she called it in. 186 00:12:30,200 --> 00:12:32,730 Killed on the day he's due to retire, 187 00:12:32,867 --> 00:12:35,127 after 38 years on the job. 188 00:12:36,600 --> 00:12:38,930 Never turns up for his send-off. 189 00:12:39,067 --> 00:12:41,127 [scoffs] Can't say I blame him. 190 00:12:41,267 --> 00:12:44,167 Hm! Well, that might not be much to look at. 191 00:12:44,300 --> 00:12:46,600 But here's where we'll get the measure of the man. 192 00:13:01,267 --> 00:13:04,527 DCI Vera Stanhope, Northumberland and City Police. 193 00:13:04,667 --> 00:13:06,927 Oh. Is this about Harry? 194 00:13:07,067 --> 00:13:10,067 He was due here last night. Retirement bash. 195 00:13:10,200 --> 00:13:11,970 Yeah, just wanted to give him a good send-off. 196 00:13:12,100 --> 00:13:16,100 -Mm. Regular, was he? -Oh, him and Rita. 197 00:13:16,233 --> 00:13:18,203 Every Friday, rain or shine. 198 00:13:18,333 --> 00:13:20,473 So were you concerned when they never turned up? 199 00:13:20,600 --> 00:13:23,900 Well, Rita called. Told us he hadn't come home. 200 00:13:24,067 --> 00:13:26,197 Jesse would've gone over if we hadn't been so pushed. 201 00:13:26,333 --> 00:13:29,303 -Jesse? -Other half. 202 00:13:29,433 --> 00:13:32,333 Pair of them went way back. 203 00:13:32,467 --> 00:13:34,827 Right, so could you give DS Healy a statement, love? 204 00:13:39,433 --> 00:13:44,203 Have you got a minute? Just a few questions I need to ask you. 205 00:13:48,333 --> 00:13:51,073 Hm... 206 00:13:51,133 --> 00:13:53,973 Good mates then, you and Harry? Hm? 207 00:13:54,100 --> 00:13:55,670 Well... 208 00:13:57,400 --> 00:14:00,070 I knew him better than anybody. 209 00:14:01,900 --> 00:14:05,970 What, catch up in here, did you? Friday nights? 210 00:14:06,100 --> 00:14:09,730 We both joined this club. Eighteen. 211 00:14:09,867 --> 00:14:13,127 Cards handed over by our dads. 212 00:14:13,267 --> 00:14:15,127 I did the same with my own lad. 213 00:14:18,733 --> 00:14:21,673 Friendship even survived him becoming a copper. 214 00:14:21,800 --> 00:14:24,670 -[cheering] -Oh, give it a rest, lads! 215 00:14:24,800 --> 00:14:26,730 -A bit of respect! -Sorry, mate. 216 00:14:26,867 --> 00:14:28,827 [Vera] Ah, they're just lads. 217 00:14:30,633 --> 00:14:32,773 When did you speak to him last? 218 00:14:32,900 --> 00:14:36,330 We spoke on the phone. Must have been yesterday lunchtime. 219 00:14:36,467 --> 00:14:38,897 Wanted to give him a heads-up, this leaving do they were planning. 220 00:14:39,067 --> 00:14:40,897 And how did he seem on the phone? 221 00:14:41,067 --> 00:14:43,867 Preoccupied. Not quite himself, you know? 222 00:14:44,067 --> 00:14:48,367 -What do you mean by that? -Well, I put it down to this impending retirement. 223 00:14:48,500 --> 00:14:51,570 He'd never have told Rita, but Harry was dreading it. 224 00:14:51,700 --> 00:14:54,130 All that time on his hands? Nah! 225 00:15:14,100 --> 00:15:16,070 -[sighs] DI Chandra? -Yeah. 226 00:15:16,133 --> 00:15:18,473 -Uh, DS Healey. -Hi. Good to meet you. 227 00:15:18,600 --> 00:15:21,530 -DCI Stanhope. -Hello. Good to meet you. Please take a seat. 228 00:15:24,467 --> 00:15:25,927 [Chandra] I'm not sure it's really sunk in yet. 229 00:15:26,067 --> 00:15:29,427 Ah, well, when it's one of your own... 230 00:15:30,800 --> 00:15:32,670 Any leads you can work with? 231 00:15:32,800 --> 00:15:35,730 No, we're still trying to build a picture of his final movements. 232 00:15:35,867 --> 00:15:39,297 -We know he left for work as usual, day he died. -Well, that doesn't stack up. 233 00:15:39,433 --> 00:15:41,173 Why do you say that? 234 00:15:41,300 --> 00:15:44,100 He rang in sick. Think he spoke to DC Williams. 235 00:15:44,233 --> 00:15:47,673 So nobody saw him at all yesterday? 236 00:15:47,800 --> 00:15:49,170 He hadn't been himself all week. 237 00:15:49,300 --> 00:15:52,700 Any recent cases might ring alarm bells? 238 00:15:52,833 --> 00:15:54,673 You think this might have been work-related? 239 00:15:54,800 --> 00:15:57,600 Well, I can't rule it out, the manner of his death. 240 00:15:57,733 --> 00:15:59,503 [Chandra] If Harry had concerns, he would have brought them to me. 241 00:15:59,633 --> 00:16:03,203 -You said he wasn't himself. -He seemed out of sorts, that's all. 242 00:16:03,333 --> 00:16:07,673 Hm. Well, I'll need to talk to DC Williams. 243 00:16:07,800 --> 00:16:10,300 There should be a briefing. Some kind of pep talk. 244 00:16:10,433 --> 00:16:12,303 Oh, plenty of time for that. 245 00:16:14,800 --> 00:16:16,670 Is this his desk? 246 00:16:22,300 --> 00:16:25,370 -We'd all had a whip-round. -DC Jacqueline Williams. 247 00:16:25,500 --> 00:16:27,300 Friends call us Jac, ma'am. 248 00:16:27,433 --> 00:16:29,373 You spoke to him on the phone yesterday. 249 00:16:29,500 --> 00:16:31,800 -Said he wasn't coming in. -He said if anyone asked, 250 00:16:31,933 --> 00:16:33,703 he was under the weather. 251 00:16:36,133 --> 00:16:38,433 What sort of a copper was he? 252 00:16:39,733 --> 00:16:40,873 Safe pair of hands. 253 00:16:41,067 --> 00:16:42,767 Solid, reliable. 254 00:16:42,900 --> 00:16:45,470 Though sometimes he skimped on the paperwork. 255 00:16:45,600 --> 00:16:47,070 Harry was one of the old school. 256 00:16:48,633 --> 00:16:51,773 Now, Brenkley Abattoir, where we found him, 257 00:16:51,900 --> 00:16:54,330 they were fined a few years back. 258 00:16:54,467 --> 00:16:56,597 We referred the case to the CPS. 259 00:16:56,733 --> 00:16:59,473 -DC Fenton get involved? -Not directly. 260 00:16:59,600 --> 00:17:01,930 The leg work was done by Local Trading Standards. 261 00:17:02,067 --> 00:17:05,067 Right. Okay, DS Healey. 262 00:17:05,200 --> 00:17:08,270 I'm going to need all his recent case loads, laptop. 263 00:17:08,400 --> 00:17:11,130 I'll make sure you get everything. DC Williams, can you give a hand? 264 00:17:11,267 --> 00:17:13,197 We all want to nail whoever did this. 265 00:17:13,333 --> 00:17:16,073 We'll keep you up to speed, any developments. 266 00:17:16,133 --> 00:17:18,273 Thanks. 267 00:17:19,500 --> 00:17:22,130 So, pulls a sickie. 268 00:17:22,267 --> 00:17:25,527 Lies to his wife, lies to his colleagues. 269 00:17:25,667 --> 00:17:29,897 That's somewhat at odds with all those glowing testimonials. 270 00:17:30,067 --> 00:17:35,067 And the SIO says he's out of sorts. 271 00:17:36,533 --> 00:17:38,873 What do we make of DI Chandra? 272 00:17:39,067 --> 00:17:41,667 A rising star, by all accounts. 273 00:17:41,800 --> 00:17:44,330 Ambitious young copper. 274 00:17:44,467 --> 00:17:46,667 What was it she called him, old school? 275 00:17:46,800 --> 00:17:50,170 Ah, well, that could make for a dysfunctional relationship. 276 00:17:50,300 --> 00:17:52,300 I wouldn't know anything about that. 277 00:17:52,433 --> 00:17:54,733 Meaning? 278 00:17:56,433 --> 00:18:00,073 Harry Fenton's recent caseload, wrested from Fraud. 279 00:18:00,167 --> 00:18:02,597 Now, I want you to look at every single case. 280 00:18:02,733 --> 00:18:07,403 Potential ties to organized crime, identity theft, online hacking. 281 00:18:07,533 --> 00:18:09,703 People you wouldn't wanna mess with. 282 00:18:09,833 --> 00:18:11,603 You saying this might be gang-related? 283 00:18:11,733 --> 00:18:14,073 [Vera] Well, we can't rule it out, Kenny. 284 00:18:14,133 --> 00:18:17,303 Now, we know he left home round about 8:30, 285 00:18:17,433 --> 00:18:19,873 morning of the day he was murdered. 286 00:18:20,067 --> 00:18:21,697 Now, if he's not at work, 287 00:18:21,833 --> 00:18:26,073 we need to trace his whereabouts in those missing hours. 288 00:18:26,133 --> 00:18:27,373 We've got Harry Fenton's phone log here. 289 00:18:27,500 --> 00:18:30,070 Now, that was a police issue mobile, wasn't it? 290 00:18:30,133 --> 00:18:35,073 One contact flags up. Five calls from a Pay As You Go in the past two days. 291 00:18:35,133 --> 00:18:38,203 One on Friday afternoon. Call lasted less than a minute. 292 00:18:38,333 --> 00:18:41,333 So the day he died, who's he talking to? 293 00:18:41,467 --> 00:18:44,397 Yeah, we're still getting a fix on the GPS data. 294 00:18:44,533 --> 00:18:48,603 [whistles softly] So any other theories while we're waiting? 295 00:18:48,733 --> 00:18:51,933 -I ran a check on Harry's finances, ma'am. -Hm? 296 00:18:52,067 --> 00:18:55,727 Well, he's fully signed up into the police pension scheme. 297 00:18:55,867 --> 00:18:58,267 But if Harry was killed in the line of duty... 298 00:18:58,400 --> 00:19:01,130 Well, we're a long way from proving that, Kenny. 299 00:19:01,267 --> 00:19:03,197 Well, his wife would be due a substantial pay-out. 300 00:19:03,333 --> 00:19:04,903 It may not be anything, ma'am... 301 00:19:05,067 --> 00:19:06,867 Well, go on, spit it out. 302 00:19:07,067 --> 00:19:09,897 Well, I did some follow-up into those horse meat sales. 303 00:19:10,067 --> 00:19:12,867 -The foreman that was fined at Brenkley. -[Vera] Yeah, Hobswain? 304 00:19:13,067 --> 00:19:17,167 Yeah. Um, reportedly threatened the abattoir inspectors. 305 00:19:17,300 --> 00:19:19,570 -Uniform were called in as backup. -[Vera] Hm! 306 00:19:19,700 --> 00:19:23,070 He's also the go-to Northumberland knacker man. 307 00:19:23,200 --> 00:19:25,570 So a man who handles guns for a living. 308 00:19:25,700 --> 00:19:29,830 -Doesn't make him a murderer. -No. But it makes him a person of interest. 309 00:19:47,100 --> 00:19:50,770 -Mr. Hobswain. -What is it this time? 310 00:19:50,900 --> 00:19:55,070 That fella you found in your furnace, we've got an ID. 311 00:19:56,700 --> 00:19:58,530 -Copper. -Never seen him before. 312 00:19:58,667 --> 00:20:01,267 Where were you Friday afternoon? 313 00:20:01,400 --> 00:20:03,370 Hexham races. 314 00:20:03,500 --> 00:20:06,400 Eyeing up some more horseflesh? 315 00:20:06,533 --> 00:20:09,403 See, we know you were done for malpractice. 316 00:20:09,533 --> 00:20:11,203 Horse meat ready meals. 317 00:20:11,333 --> 00:20:13,533 I paid the fine. Took on board their recommendations. 318 00:20:13,667 --> 00:20:17,067 Ah, now, here's the thing. I'm not sure you did. 319 00:20:17,200 --> 00:20:20,370 Maybe that's how this body got in undetected. 320 00:20:20,500 --> 00:20:22,470 Look, sometimes we cut corners. 321 00:20:22,600 --> 00:20:24,970 We need to, to survive in this business. 322 00:20:25,100 --> 00:20:26,900 I've just had a chat with the CSI team. 323 00:20:27,033 --> 00:20:28,773 They tell me you've been uncooperative. 324 00:20:28,900 --> 00:20:31,100 Oh, bit of a pattern forming here. 325 00:20:31,233 --> 00:20:32,733 Threaten them too, did you? 326 00:20:32,867 --> 00:20:35,067 Look, this place is on its ass as it is. 327 00:20:35,200 --> 00:20:37,600 Once word gets out they've found a body, it'll finish us. 328 00:20:37,733 --> 00:20:41,533 We'll need to see your gun permits. Any firearms you're licensed to hold. 329 00:20:41,667 --> 00:20:45,297 -Going to tell us why? -Well, this copper had been shot through the back of the head. 330 00:20:45,433 --> 00:20:48,003 [laughs] And youse think I's done it? 331 00:20:48,133 --> 00:20:50,933 -[phone rings] -Well, I'm sure you won't mind us ruling you out. 332 00:20:51,067 --> 00:20:52,567 Yes, Kenny? 333 00:20:52,700 --> 00:20:55,300 Uh, you might want to get over to Low Palton, ma'am. 334 00:20:55,433 --> 00:20:58,603 -We've found Harry's car. -Is it definitely his? 335 00:20:58,733 --> 00:21:01,073 Definitely. Registration matches. 336 00:21:01,133 --> 00:21:02,633 Low Palton? 337 00:21:02,767 --> 00:21:06,067 What's he doing parked up there? 338 00:21:23,800 --> 00:21:25,900 [man speaks indistinctly] 339 00:21:38,267 --> 00:21:41,397 All this clutter on the front seat rules out any passenger. 340 00:21:41,533 --> 00:21:43,373 Drove here alone. 341 00:21:43,500 --> 00:21:46,670 Marcus found a second set of tire tracks. 342 00:21:46,800 --> 00:21:48,870 So meeting someone? 343 00:21:54,467 --> 00:21:56,127 Shoes here. 344 00:22:02,500 --> 00:22:04,170 Petrol receipt. 345 00:22:05,233 --> 00:22:07,673 Sawton Burn Services. 346 00:22:07,800 --> 00:22:10,270 Friday's date, 16:03. 347 00:22:10,400 --> 00:22:13,270 Well, get over to the garage. CCTV. 348 00:22:13,400 --> 00:22:17,670 Ma'am, we've just checked the SIM card intel on Harry's missing phone. 349 00:22:17,800 --> 00:22:20,200 Mast gives a reading top of that hill. 350 00:22:22,800 --> 00:22:23,830 [exhales] 351 00:22:39,867 --> 00:22:42,397 [birds cawing] 352 00:22:54,067 --> 00:22:55,897 [Kenny] Ma'am! 353 00:23:07,067 --> 00:23:08,797 You should take a look at this, ma'am. 354 00:23:08,933 --> 00:23:10,803 I think we might have found something. 355 00:23:17,400 --> 00:23:20,130 It looks like someone has tried to clean this place up. 356 00:23:24,633 --> 00:23:26,503 Is that blood? 357 00:23:28,933 --> 00:23:30,433 Ma'am. 358 00:23:32,067 --> 00:23:33,767 It's definitely blood. 359 00:23:33,900 --> 00:23:37,900 Right, get forensics up here. 360 00:23:38,067 --> 00:23:41,497 I think we've just found our murder scene. 361 00:23:51,800 --> 00:23:55,070 -What have you got? -We've got some partial shoe treads. 362 00:23:55,200 --> 00:23:57,270 It's a heavy walking boot. Size tens. 363 00:23:57,400 --> 00:23:59,500 It's a public footpath. That could belong to anyone. 364 00:23:59,633 --> 00:24:03,473 I know. There's a distinctive gouge mark worn into the tread. 365 00:24:03,600 --> 00:24:05,230 Oh, right. 366 00:24:07,133 --> 00:24:08,903 Have you got anything else for us to work with? 367 00:24:09,067 --> 00:24:11,097 Yeah. Over here. 368 00:24:17,833 --> 00:24:22,373 See this drag mark? I'd say the body was brought through here. 369 00:24:22,500 --> 00:24:25,400 Because the ground was wet, it's left a decent imprint. 370 00:24:25,533 --> 00:24:30,703 You're saying he was dragged from those outbuildings, all the way down to the lane? 371 00:24:30,833 --> 00:24:34,073 -Just about sums it up. -Well, that would have taken some doing. 372 00:24:36,300 --> 00:24:38,930 Right, get that blood checked. 373 00:24:39,067 --> 00:24:41,527 With any luck, we'll have a match. 374 00:24:41,667 --> 00:24:43,267 I'll keep you posted, ma'am. 375 00:24:46,600 --> 00:24:49,470 Rained Friday, late afternoon, didn't it? 376 00:24:49,600 --> 00:24:51,570 That barn's the nearest place you can take shelter. 377 00:24:51,700 --> 00:24:54,930 Well, they could have just sat in the car. 378 00:24:56,867 --> 00:24:59,327 This must've been planned. 379 00:24:59,467 --> 00:25:01,667 Premeditated. 380 00:25:01,800 --> 00:25:05,970 Whoever killed him led him off the beaten track. 381 00:25:06,100 --> 00:25:08,470 Away from any witnesses. 382 00:25:10,467 --> 00:25:12,067 Where's this lane lead to? 383 00:25:14,733 --> 00:25:18,133 Couple of villages. Bolam and Hartbridge. 384 00:25:18,267 --> 00:25:20,797 Farming country both sides of the river. 385 00:25:20,933 --> 00:25:24,433 -That direction... -That leads to the B road we came in on. 386 00:25:26,200 --> 00:25:30,200 So Harry comes up here to meet his killer. 387 00:25:30,333 --> 00:25:32,973 Hm. 388 00:25:33,100 --> 00:25:38,130 How does he end up in that abattoir 20 miles away? 389 00:25:42,900 --> 00:25:46,730 -Ma'am, Iain Hobswain's alibi checked out. -[Vera] What? 390 00:25:46,867 --> 00:25:50,797 The head groundsman at Hexham races can confirm he worked at the meet. 391 00:25:50,933 --> 00:25:53,473 The last race was at 4:45. 392 00:25:53,600 --> 00:25:56,930 So that gives him a couple of hours, tops. 393 00:25:57,067 --> 00:25:59,567 Well, it's tight, but it's still possible. 394 00:25:59,700 --> 00:26:02,470 No, ballistics have ran a check on Hobswain's pistol. 395 00:26:02,600 --> 00:26:04,200 They've ruled it out as the murder weapon. 396 00:26:04,333 --> 00:26:08,173 His only other firearm was a bolt gun. 397 00:26:08,300 --> 00:26:10,400 So what sort of weapon are we looking for? 398 00:26:10,533 --> 00:26:13,103 An Italian Beretta M, 1935. 399 00:26:13,233 --> 00:26:15,403 It's World War II standard issue. 400 00:26:15,533 --> 00:26:19,573 Oh, great. Means any Tom, Dick or Harry could have one gathering dust up in the attic. 401 00:26:19,700 --> 00:26:21,400 Well, I think we can rule out Harry, ma'am. 402 00:26:21,533 --> 00:26:24,203 -Unless he shot himself. -Very funny. 403 00:26:24,333 --> 00:26:26,273 They checked the footage at the petrol station. 404 00:26:26,400 --> 00:26:28,730 -Confirms Harry was alone in the car. -Right. 405 00:26:28,867 --> 00:26:32,167 So what have we got? 406 00:26:32,300 --> 00:26:35,900 He's alive and well at 4:00. 407 00:26:36,067 --> 00:26:38,867 It rains around 5:00 up at Low Palton. 408 00:26:39,067 --> 00:26:41,897 And Brenkley is, what, 20 miles away. 409 00:26:42,067 --> 00:26:46,597 So that body had to have been taken into that abattoir about an hour later. 410 00:26:46,733 --> 00:26:48,873 Six-ish. 411 00:26:49,067 --> 00:26:51,897 -Which narrows down our list of suppliers, ma'am. -Right. 412 00:26:52,067 --> 00:26:57,967 Only two vehicles are recorded on camera after 6pm last Friday. 413 00:26:58,100 --> 00:27:01,570 One was, uh, picking up butchered meat. 414 00:27:01,700 --> 00:27:05,100 -What's the other one? -It's a delivery lorry. 415 00:27:05,233 --> 00:27:09,203 -[Kenny] At 18:13. -[Vera] Pause it, Kenny. 416 00:27:10,900 --> 00:27:13,770 Acreman's Haulage. 417 00:27:13,900 --> 00:27:16,330 The yard's over in Morpeth, ma'am. 418 00:27:27,133 --> 00:27:28,403 [woman] Well, you know what they're like. 419 00:27:28,533 --> 00:27:31,403 I've got to get this stuff out and get there on time. 420 00:27:31,533 --> 00:27:34,073 -I'm not taking the flack for youse, all right? -Hiya. 421 00:27:34,133 --> 00:27:36,273 -Make sure it's done. -I'm looking for the foreman. 422 00:27:36,400 --> 00:27:39,670 -You've just found her. -I'm DS Healy from Northumberland and City Police. 423 00:27:39,800 --> 00:27:43,700 -This is DCI Stanhope. -Is there somewhere quiet we can talk, love? 424 00:27:43,833 --> 00:27:47,403 -We can go in the office. -Yeah, grand. 425 00:27:50,933 --> 00:27:53,503 Aye, we deliver to Brenkley. 426 00:27:53,633 --> 00:27:57,573 We've had a contract with the abattoir for... for years now. 427 00:27:57,700 --> 00:28:00,170 Well, one of your trucks was there on Friday afternoon. 428 00:28:00,300 --> 00:28:03,430 We'd like a word with the driver. 429 00:28:03,567 --> 00:28:08,067 Friday. Right, well, that would have been... 430 00:28:10,233 --> 00:28:12,373 -Naz. -Naz? 431 00:28:12,500 --> 00:28:15,100 He's due out on a job. 432 00:28:15,233 --> 00:28:17,803 Well, could you catch him, love, please? 433 00:28:21,833 --> 00:28:24,873 Give Naz a poke, would you? I need a word in the office. 434 00:28:27,133 --> 00:28:28,803 You gonna tell us what this is about? 435 00:28:28,933 --> 00:28:32,733 Ah, well, we're here in connection with a murder, pet. 436 00:28:32,867 --> 00:28:36,897 -Police detective. -The body was discovered in the abattoir incinerator. 437 00:28:37,067 --> 00:28:38,927 What's that got to do with us? 438 00:28:39,067 --> 00:28:43,067 Well, we think it was delivered there in that truck. 439 00:28:43,133 --> 00:28:48,403 [scoffs] No way. The loads are always checked by the drivers. 440 00:28:48,533 --> 00:28:53,073 -You wanted to see me? -Police are here. 441 00:28:53,200 --> 00:28:56,200 -Now what? -If you could just step in for a second. 442 00:28:59,833 --> 00:29:03,333 We're trying to trace the last known whereabouts of this fella. 443 00:29:04,700 --> 00:29:07,200 -Recognize him? -Should I? 444 00:29:07,333 --> 00:29:11,203 Detective Constable Harry Fenton. Deceased. 445 00:29:11,333 --> 00:29:14,733 Body was found over at Brenkley Abattoir. 446 00:29:14,867 --> 00:29:19,367 You delivered to Brenkley day he died. Friday afternoon. 447 00:29:19,500 --> 00:29:23,870 -Aye. So what? -Well, I'd like an account of your movements. 448 00:29:24,067 --> 00:29:26,267 I collected some crates from Bowmead Foods. 449 00:29:26,400 --> 00:29:29,870 Catering unit over at Haydon Bridge. It's all in the logs. 450 00:29:30,067 --> 00:29:34,567 -And what time was that? -Must have been about 4:30, end of their shift. 451 00:29:34,700 --> 00:29:37,770 Right. And this waste you pick up, 452 00:29:37,900 --> 00:29:40,670 that's all set for the incinerator, is it? 453 00:29:40,800 --> 00:29:45,730 -Aye. That's right. -Right, we're going to need a forensics team 454 00:29:45,867 --> 00:29:50,167 -to examine the vehicle. -Hang on. What for? 455 00:29:50,300 --> 00:29:52,530 They're suggesting this body was delivered in the lorry. 456 00:29:52,667 --> 00:29:54,927 And you thought you'd point the finger at me? 457 00:29:56,300 --> 00:29:57,500 I never said that, love. 458 00:29:57,633 --> 00:29:59,473 Just making inquiries, that's all. 459 00:29:59,600 --> 00:30:01,200 Do you think I would have missed a body? 460 00:30:01,333 --> 00:30:05,603 Well, it didn't walk there, I know that much. 461 00:30:05,733 --> 00:30:08,133 You're welcome to check any vehicles you want to. 462 00:30:08,267 --> 00:30:11,267 But they'll have all been cleaned and disinfected. 463 00:30:12,133 --> 00:30:13,233 Health and Safety. 464 00:30:18,267 --> 00:30:20,097 I'm late for a job, so if there's nothing else? 465 00:30:20,233 --> 00:30:24,133 No, we know where we can find you. 466 00:30:26,867 --> 00:30:32,597 He's a decent driver. Bit of a chip, that's all. 467 00:30:39,400 --> 00:30:42,470 [Vera] Get Kenny over to Bowmead Foods. 468 00:30:42,600 --> 00:30:45,870 Do a check on his movements, the factory set-up. 469 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:49,030 And do a background check on the pair of them. 470 00:30:54,900 --> 00:30:56,870 Just give me a minute. 471 00:31:00,767 --> 00:31:05,067 Jesse Hennings' lad, isn't it? 472 00:31:05,200 --> 00:31:09,530 -Gareth. -Oh, I didn't know you worked here. 473 00:31:09,667 --> 00:31:11,867 Must be a nearly a year now. 474 00:31:12,067 --> 00:31:13,727 What, you're one of the drivers? 475 00:31:13,867 --> 00:31:17,897 Only the forklift. Warehouse stuff, mainly. 476 00:31:18,067 --> 00:31:21,167 I bet you don't miss much. All the comings and goings. 477 00:31:21,300 --> 00:31:23,870 I keep a log of every consignment. 478 00:31:24,067 --> 00:31:26,897 Pick-ups, deliveries. 479 00:31:29,067 --> 00:31:30,797 Are you here about Harry? 480 00:31:32,900 --> 00:31:34,270 Why do you say that? 481 00:31:36,067 --> 00:31:38,967 -I just wondered, that's all. -Hm. 482 00:31:39,100 --> 00:31:41,330 I know he'd been here asking questions. 483 00:31:41,467 --> 00:31:43,267 Has he? 484 00:31:44,600 --> 00:31:45,600 When was that? 485 00:31:45,733 --> 00:31:47,673 Few weeks ago. 486 00:31:47,800 --> 00:31:51,330 Something to do with an audit. 487 00:31:51,467 --> 00:31:53,397 Did he tell you that down the club? 488 00:31:53,533 --> 00:31:56,073 Said he couldn't talk about it. 489 00:32:02,067 --> 00:32:04,127 I should get back to work. 490 00:32:06,067 --> 00:32:09,097 Aye, don't let me stop you. 491 00:32:20,233 --> 00:32:22,973 Acreman's Haulage. What can you tell us? 492 00:32:23,100 --> 00:32:26,530 The yard's currently under investigation. I'm the SIO. 493 00:32:26,667 --> 00:32:28,927 What? Suspected fraud? 494 00:32:29,067 --> 00:32:31,697 Anonymous source rang Crimestoppers. 495 00:32:31,833 --> 00:32:34,073 Claimed some of the drivers were laundering dirty money. 496 00:32:34,133 --> 00:32:36,203 -Did this source give you names? -No. 497 00:32:36,333 --> 00:32:37,933 But you followed it up? 498 00:32:38,067 --> 00:32:40,467 Harry went to the yard with some initial inquiries. 499 00:32:40,600 --> 00:32:42,600 Did that throw up anything we should know about? 500 00:32:42,733 --> 00:32:46,503 Nothing incriminating. The case is ongoing. 501 00:32:48,100 --> 00:32:49,730 As we're all sharing, 502 00:32:49,867 --> 00:32:51,527 why the sudden interest in Acreman's? 503 00:32:51,667 --> 00:32:54,167 Oh, it might not be relevant at this stage, love. 504 00:32:54,300 --> 00:32:57,600 If you've got a lead I should know about... 505 00:32:57,733 --> 00:33:00,573 Harry was family. This is personal. 506 00:33:00,700 --> 00:33:04,230 Yeah, which is why I think it's best if you took a step back. 507 00:33:04,367 --> 00:33:07,567 Okay. This might not be relevant either, 508 00:33:07,700 --> 00:33:11,300 but Harry asked to be taken off the case. Cited a conflict of interest. 509 00:33:11,433 --> 00:33:15,073 -Didn't tell you what that was? -I didn't ask. 510 00:33:15,200 --> 00:33:18,870 He was all set to retire. Exemplary record. I wasn't going to compromise that. 511 00:33:19,067 --> 00:33:21,767 Well, I'm glad we've got that straight. 512 00:33:21,900 --> 00:33:24,800 It's a pity you didn't think to mention that before. 513 00:33:38,533 --> 00:33:42,873 So our victim's investigating a possible fraud. 514 00:33:43,067 --> 00:33:45,967 Best mate's son works at that yard. 515 00:33:46,100 --> 00:33:48,470 Plenty of people in Sawton do. 516 00:33:48,600 --> 00:33:52,870 Aye, that might explain his conflict of interest. 517 00:33:54,133 --> 00:33:57,333 Harry wants out. 518 00:33:57,467 --> 00:34:00,627 DI Chandra would have kept that little nugget to herself. 519 00:34:00,767 --> 00:34:02,667 What if Gareth tipped off Harry? 520 00:34:02,800 --> 00:34:05,800 Either that or Gareth was in on this scam. 521 00:34:05,933 --> 00:34:08,373 -And Harry found out? -It's a possibility. 522 00:34:08,500 --> 00:34:10,500 Let's see if his wife can tell us anything. 523 00:34:10,633 --> 00:34:12,533 [engine starts] 524 00:34:15,233 --> 00:34:17,333 [Vera] Your daughter not here? 525 00:34:17,467 --> 00:34:19,127 [Mrs. Fenton] Had to go into work. 526 00:34:19,267 --> 00:34:21,927 Uh, Mrs. Fenton, 527 00:34:22,067 --> 00:34:24,467 we found your husband's car. 528 00:34:25,833 --> 00:34:28,273 It was parked in woodland, edge of the moor, 529 00:34:28,400 --> 00:34:30,630 a few miles outside Morpeth. 530 00:34:31,900 --> 00:34:35,370 Any idea what he was doing there? 531 00:34:35,500 --> 00:34:38,670 He'd... he'd take himself off whenever it suited him. 532 00:34:38,800 --> 00:34:43,170 Um, used to walk for... for miles. 533 00:34:43,300 --> 00:34:47,300 -We think he'd arranged to meet someone. -I can't think who. 534 00:34:47,433 --> 00:34:50,403 Well, they're going to be releasing your husband's body in a few days. 535 00:34:50,533 --> 00:34:54,273 So you'll need to make arrangements. 536 00:34:54,400 --> 00:34:56,670 He'll need something to wear. 537 00:34:58,067 --> 00:35:01,327 Best jacket's laid out on the bed. 538 00:35:01,467 --> 00:35:03,167 I'll go and fetch it. 539 00:35:07,533 --> 00:35:12,073 Well, he must have been well liked, all these tributes. 540 00:35:12,133 --> 00:35:16,573 Eileen came round, from the club. Sat for a while. 541 00:35:16,700 --> 00:35:20,930 Mm. Now, her son, Gareth, works over at Acreman's yard? 542 00:35:21,067 --> 00:35:22,697 Jesse got him a job there. 543 00:35:22,833 --> 00:35:25,373 Did you know the yard was under investigation? 544 00:35:25,500 --> 00:35:27,400 No. No, I didn't. 545 00:35:27,533 --> 00:35:30,273 -Oh. Harry never mentioned it? -No. 546 00:35:33,067 --> 00:35:35,867 Sent flowers, Acreman's. 547 00:35:36,067 --> 00:35:39,497 Courier dropped 'em off yesterday. 548 00:35:39,633 --> 00:35:41,433 Handwritten card. 549 00:35:46,867 --> 00:35:50,727 Oh. Dale Acreman, company director. 550 00:35:50,867 --> 00:35:54,097 So did Harry know him personally? 551 00:35:54,233 --> 00:35:57,773 -He grew up in Sawton. -Ah, and they kept in touch. 552 00:35:57,900 --> 00:36:02,270 Oh! Dale Acreman didn't have time for the likes of us. 553 00:36:02,400 --> 00:36:06,630 He hasn't set foot here in 20-odd years. 554 00:36:09,867 --> 00:36:12,397 Pockets are clean. Shoes are a size 12. 555 00:36:12,533 --> 00:36:14,673 Same as those shoes in his car. 556 00:36:14,800 --> 00:36:16,730 There's nothing else we can work with. 557 00:36:19,800 --> 00:36:21,300 Give us ten minutes. 558 00:36:23,333 --> 00:36:25,133 And we'll head back to the station. 559 00:36:36,300 --> 00:36:40,270 You'd best be careful. This beach has pockets of quicksand. 560 00:36:40,400 --> 00:36:43,970 Aye, all the way over to the holiday park. 561 00:36:44,100 --> 00:36:47,670 I know these sands well enough, love. I'll watch my step. 562 00:36:47,800 --> 00:36:49,530 -Is it razors? -Aye. 563 00:36:49,667 --> 00:36:51,067 Plenty out here if you know where to look. 564 00:36:51,133 --> 00:36:53,603 -Aye, just follow the dimples. -Aye. 565 00:36:53,733 --> 00:36:56,403 [Vera laughs] Mm... 566 00:36:57,867 --> 00:36:59,697 Something you wanted? 567 00:37:00,800 --> 00:37:04,270 Acreman's Haulage Yard. 568 00:37:04,400 --> 00:37:07,070 You must have known there was a fraud inquiry. 569 00:37:07,200 --> 00:37:11,430 -Must I? -Well, your Gareth works there. 570 00:37:14,100 --> 00:37:16,130 Harry warned us to keep an eye on him. 571 00:37:16,267 --> 00:37:18,127 Said some of the drivers were stealing money. 572 00:37:18,267 --> 00:37:21,397 -So it wasn't Gareth tipped off the police? -No, it wasn't. 573 00:37:21,533 --> 00:37:24,933 Did you put a word in with Dale Acreman? 574 00:37:26,467 --> 00:37:27,727 I know he grew up in Sawton, 575 00:37:27,867 --> 00:37:31,067 back before he made his money. 576 00:37:31,133 --> 00:37:33,973 Spoke to his secretary. Asked if he might help us out. 577 00:37:34,100 --> 00:37:36,700 Offers him a job? 578 00:37:36,833 --> 00:37:39,103 Dale's never forgotten where he came from. 579 00:37:39,233 --> 00:37:42,103 Even donated some money to the club. 580 00:37:42,233 --> 00:37:43,933 What did Harry say to that? 581 00:37:44,067 --> 00:37:46,727 I'm not sure he ever ventured an opinion. 582 00:37:46,867 --> 00:37:49,967 Well he must have said something, with the drivers on the take. 583 00:37:50,100 --> 00:37:53,130 Idle talk. Probably meant nothing. 584 00:37:56,533 --> 00:37:58,503 Tide's on the turn. 585 00:37:58,633 --> 00:38:02,103 Aye. Best go back. 586 00:38:06,800 --> 00:38:09,970 You said Harry hadn't been feeling himself lately. 587 00:38:10,100 --> 00:38:12,400 Ah. He was feeling his age, that's all. 588 00:38:12,533 --> 00:38:16,133 Well, I think it was more than this retirement. 589 00:38:16,267 --> 00:38:19,067 I think he wanted to get something off his chest. 590 00:38:19,200 --> 00:38:22,600 He'd given his life to the job. 591 00:38:22,733 --> 00:38:26,733 All those years of hard graft taken for granted. Put out to grass. 592 00:38:26,867 --> 00:38:30,127 That can make a man bitter. Even the best of them. 593 00:38:37,533 --> 00:38:39,603 I'll do that. 594 00:38:39,733 --> 00:38:41,403 I'll do that. Cheers, thanks. 595 00:38:41,533 --> 00:38:44,073 Ma'am, I've just spoken to forensics. 596 00:38:44,200 --> 00:38:46,570 They found a blood trace on the boot tread. 597 00:38:46,700 --> 00:38:49,570 Uh, blood's confirmed as matching Harry's. 598 00:38:49,700 --> 00:38:52,330 And have we ruled these boots out as being his? 599 00:38:52,467 --> 00:38:54,767 Wrong size feet, ma'am. 600 00:38:54,900 --> 00:38:57,400 So they must have been worn by whoever killed him. 601 00:38:57,533 --> 00:39:00,073 Yeah. 602 00:39:02,067 --> 00:39:06,527 I think we've been sidelined by this possible link to the abattoir. 603 00:39:06,667 --> 00:39:10,267 We should be concentrating on this fraud inquiry. 604 00:39:10,400 --> 00:39:14,600 Acreman's Haulage. Drivers laundering dirty money. 605 00:39:14,733 --> 00:39:17,903 There's no record of Gareth Hennings being questioned, ma'am. 606 00:39:18,067 --> 00:39:21,267 But Harry did take a statement from Naz Ahmed. 607 00:39:21,400 --> 00:39:24,600 So Ahmed lied when he said he didn't recognize him. 608 00:39:24,733 --> 00:39:27,533 Yeah, well, there's a good reason why he hasn't been straight with us. 609 00:39:27,667 --> 00:39:32,127 Naz Ahmed's got previous for violent affray. A six-month stretch in Durham. 610 00:39:32,267 --> 00:39:35,067 Well, that'll explain the crust on him. 611 00:39:35,133 --> 00:39:38,603 Listen, I spoke to the suppliers, uh, Bowmead Food. 612 00:39:38,733 --> 00:39:42,873 The statement he gave checks out. He left the factory at 4:37. 613 00:39:43,067 --> 00:39:46,397 It was recorded and verified by the factory foreman. 614 00:39:46,533 --> 00:39:51,903 Yeah, but the... He didn't get to that abattoir till after 6:00. 615 00:39:52,067 --> 00:39:54,527 -So what was keeping him? -Well, there was a bit of a detour. 616 00:39:54,667 --> 00:39:58,797 According to the job sheets we got from the haulage company, 617 00:39:58,933 --> 00:40:01,473 he stopped off to pick up some fallen livestock. 618 00:40:01,600 --> 00:40:03,600 Yeah, where? Where's the pick-up point? 619 00:40:03,733 --> 00:40:08,133 -Near the village of Hartbridge, ma'am. -Hartbridge? 620 00:40:08,267 --> 00:40:11,467 That's less than a mile from our murder scene. 621 00:40:11,600 --> 00:40:13,570 [sirens wailing] 622 00:40:13,700 --> 00:40:15,070 [man over radio] Officers proceed with caution. 623 00:40:15,200 --> 00:40:17,230 Suspect could be armed and dangerous. 624 00:40:24,133 --> 00:40:26,603 Armed police! Out of the vehicle now! 625 00:40:28,133 --> 00:40:31,733 Out of the vehicle now! Move! 626 00:40:36,533 --> 00:40:38,903 [helicopter passing overhead] 627 00:41:11,100 --> 00:41:14,930 We're at the haulage yard now, ma'am. No sign of the boss. 628 00:41:15,067 --> 00:41:16,397 She went home lunchtime. 629 00:41:16,533 --> 00:41:18,103 Looks like she's cleared the office. 630 00:41:18,233 --> 00:41:20,173 Well, she won't get in your way, then. 631 00:41:20,300 --> 00:41:22,930 Now, you'll need a warrant to confiscate what's left. 632 00:41:23,067 --> 00:41:27,167 Computers, CCTV. And get her home address. 633 00:41:27,300 --> 00:41:29,470 -You've arrested Naz Ahmed? -Aye. Just about to question him. 634 00:41:29,600 --> 00:41:31,870 And when were you planning on telling me? 635 00:41:32,067 --> 00:41:34,467 Well, you're here now, aren't you? 636 00:41:34,600 --> 00:41:37,070 This could compromise my fraud investigation. 637 00:41:37,133 --> 00:41:39,603 -I'm afraid that can't be helped, love. -I want to sit in on this. 638 00:41:39,733 --> 00:41:42,133 Well, you can watch from the viewing room. 639 00:41:44,667 --> 00:41:47,427 And just remember who you're talking to. 640 00:41:50,267 --> 00:41:51,527 Ma'am. 641 00:41:53,833 --> 00:41:58,903 Thirty grand in used notes. Took us a while to count it. 642 00:41:59,067 --> 00:42:01,727 Now, we know this is dirty money. 643 00:42:01,867 --> 00:42:04,397 I pick it up and I drop it where I'm told to. 644 00:42:04,533 --> 00:42:06,333 Nah, I think it's more than that. 645 00:42:06,467 --> 00:42:09,567 I think you're running this scam with your forewoman. 646 00:42:09,700 --> 00:42:13,330 -I barely know her. -Well, she's disappeared with the rest of the dosh. 647 00:42:13,467 --> 00:42:16,967 Know where she's gone? Hm? 648 00:42:17,100 --> 00:42:20,230 Well, we've checked the books. There's plenty of money missing. 649 00:42:22,233 --> 00:42:27,503 Now then, you collected some fallen livestock 650 00:42:27,633 --> 00:42:32,933 from Broadwick Farm the day the deceased was murdered. 651 00:42:33,067 --> 00:42:37,397 Farmer needed some stillborn lambs collecting. Set me back an hour or so. 652 00:42:37,533 --> 00:42:39,703 Why didn't you mention this before? 653 00:42:39,833 --> 00:42:42,533 I didn't think it was important. 654 00:42:42,667 --> 00:42:44,567 Check inside the bags, did you? 655 00:42:44,700 --> 00:42:47,070 Why would I? They're always clearly labeled. 656 00:42:47,133 --> 00:42:50,473 Now, the road from that farm 657 00:42:50,600 --> 00:42:52,970 takes you right past our murder scene. 658 00:42:53,100 --> 00:42:55,470 I don't know anything about that. 659 00:42:55,600 --> 00:42:58,200 Now, here's something else you don't know nothing about. 660 00:42:58,333 --> 00:43:00,203 DC Harry Fenton. 661 00:43:00,333 --> 00:43:03,233 He interviewed you four weeks ago down at the depot. 662 00:43:03,367 --> 00:43:04,727 He talked to a few of the drivers. 663 00:43:04,867 --> 00:43:06,267 Aye, but none of them have previous 664 00:43:06,400 --> 00:43:07,970 for violent assault. 665 00:43:08,100 --> 00:43:09,970 I think he was onto this scam of yours. 666 00:43:10,100 --> 00:43:11,900 Threatened to land you back inside. 667 00:43:13,433 --> 00:43:15,573 I'd like this interview adjourned with immediate effect 668 00:43:15,700 --> 00:43:19,130 for the purpose of conferring with my client. 669 00:43:19,267 --> 00:43:25,097 For the benefit of the tape, William Brackley, Naz Ahmed's solicitor, has entered the room. 670 00:43:25,233 --> 00:43:27,073 I only hope he's been apprised of his rights. 671 00:43:27,200 --> 00:43:29,900 This man has been arrested in connection with a murder. 672 00:43:30,067 --> 00:43:32,867 I'm entitled to ask him a few preliminary questions. 673 00:43:33,067 --> 00:43:35,927 Well, if you had any evidence, you would have charged him by now. 674 00:43:36,067 --> 00:43:39,727 What I do have is a suspect with form 675 00:43:39,867 --> 00:43:43,697 who was interviewed by the deceased in connection with a theft. 676 00:43:43,833 --> 00:43:46,673 We have proof of his involvement in criminal activity, 677 00:43:46,800 --> 00:43:50,070 and a body retrieved from an abattoir furnace. 678 00:43:50,133 --> 00:43:53,073 The abattoir your client delivered to 679 00:43:53,200 --> 00:43:56,500 on the day the deceased was killed. 680 00:43:56,633 --> 00:44:01,403 Believe me, sunshine, you're not going anywhere any time soon. 681 00:44:02,500 --> 00:44:05,100 Ma'am. 682 00:44:05,233 --> 00:44:08,503 Who told that brief we'd arrested Naz Ahmed? 683 00:44:08,633 --> 00:44:10,903 He just turned up at the front desk and demanded to see him. 684 00:44:11,067 --> 00:44:13,167 He's hardly your typical solicitor, is he? 685 00:44:13,300 --> 00:44:16,070 Well, he didn't buy that suit on a legal aid salary. 686 00:44:16,200 --> 00:44:18,870 Wouldn't cover his dry cleaning. 687 00:44:19,833 --> 00:44:22,703 Ma'am. Ma'am. 688 00:44:22,833 --> 00:44:25,173 So who's picking up the tab? 689 00:44:25,300 --> 00:44:26,800 Forensics have had a breakthrough. 690 00:44:26,933 --> 00:44:28,073 Yeah, go on, I'm listening. 691 00:44:28,133 --> 00:44:30,773 They lifted fibers from the haulage truck 692 00:44:30,900 --> 00:44:33,100 that match those found at the crime scene. 693 00:44:33,233 --> 00:44:35,333 Proof that the body was in that truck? 694 00:44:37,267 --> 00:44:39,797 Kenny, get a forensic team up to Broadwick Farm 695 00:44:39,933 --> 00:44:41,703 where Naz made that pick-up. 696 00:44:41,833 --> 00:44:43,803 And get up there yourself. Keep an eye on them. 697 00:44:43,933 --> 00:44:46,073 -First thing tomorrow morning. -Ma'am. 698 00:44:46,200 --> 00:44:51,200 Mark, run a search on this Slick Willie. See where he's crawled out from. 699 00:44:51,333 --> 00:44:52,873 You've got nothing to tie him to Harry's murder. 700 00:44:53,067 --> 00:44:54,697 If he's guilty, we'll find it. 701 00:44:54,833 --> 00:44:57,503 Okay, maybe I came on too strong. 702 00:44:58,833 --> 00:45:00,533 Try telling that to the boss. 703 00:45:00,667 --> 00:45:03,097 I just want to find out who killed him. 704 00:45:06,500 --> 00:45:08,470 How about a drink after work? 705 00:45:08,600 --> 00:45:10,070 There might be something I can add to the mix. 706 00:45:10,200 --> 00:45:14,200 Aiden, get yourself over to Naz Ahmed's flat. 707 00:45:14,333 --> 00:45:16,503 Looking for a murder weapon. 708 00:45:17,900 --> 00:45:19,800 Looks like I'm working late. 709 00:45:29,400 --> 00:45:33,070 [indistinct chatter] 710 00:45:33,200 --> 00:45:35,130 We've got a visitor. 711 00:45:37,333 --> 00:45:40,473 -Can I help you? -Ah, Mr. Acreman? 712 00:45:40,600 --> 00:45:46,400 -Aye. -Uh, I'm DCI Vera Stanhope. 713 00:45:46,533 --> 00:45:48,373 I'm sorry for the intrusion, sir. 714 00:45:48,500 --> 00:45:52,100 I assume this is about the fraud inquiry? 715 00:45:52,233 --> 00:45:56,473 Uh, no, I'm from Major Crime. Investigating a murder. 716 00:45:56,600 --> 00:46:00,070 But we've reason to believe the two cases could be connected. 717 00:46:00,167 --> 00:46:02,197 I heard you'd made an arrest at the yard. 718 00:46:02,333 --> 00:46:05,073 Aye, on suspicion of money laundering. 719 00:46:05,133 --> 00:46:07,203 One of the drivers at the moment, 720 00:46:07,333 --> 00:46:09,673 working in collusion with the forewoman, Gill Crowley. 721 00:46:09,800 --> 00:46:11,730 No, no. You've got that wrong. 722 00:46:11,867 --> 00:46:13,597 Gill's been on the payroll for years. 723 00:46:13,733 --> 00:46:16,073 Well, that's as may be, sir. 724 00:46:16,133 --> 00:46:20,133 But she's absconded, whereabouts unknown. 725 00:46:20,267 --> 00:46:23,927 Surely you must have known the police were questioning the drivers. 726 00:46:24,067 --> 00:46:29,297 I've taken a step back in recent years. More hands-off, these days. 727 00:46:29,433 --> 00:46:34,573 So you wouldn't have come across this driver, Naz Ahmed? 728 00:46:34,700 --> 00:46:38,200 No? He has a record for violent assault. 729 00:46:38,333 --> 00:46:41,073 No. The running of the yard is all down to Gill. 730 00:46:41,200 --> 00:46:46,100 Mm. Now, this is the fella who was murdered. 731 00:46:46,233 --> 00:46:49,733 -A copper. Name of Harry Fenton. -Aye. I heard. 732 00:46:49,867 --> 00:46:53,067 Ah, course. You sent his widow flowers. 733 00:46:53,133 --> 00:46:57,403 That would be my PA. A charitable gesture on behalf of the company. 734 00:46:57,533 --> 00:46:59,773 You didn't know him personally, then? 735 00:46:59,900 --> 00:47:03,230 -Well, why would I? -He grew up in Sawton. 736 00:47:03,367 --> 00:47:06,867 It's been a while since I've been back there. 737 00:47:07,067 --> 00:47:12,267 Well, he'd been investigating these allegations of fraud, weeks leading up to his death. 738 00:47:12,400 --> 00:47:15,200 What, so you think he was killed in relation to this? 739 00:47:15,333 --> 00:47:17,303 -Aye, that's a possibility. -[boy] Grandad! 740 00:47:17,433 --> 00:47:19,373 Well, you'll have to excuse me. 741 00:47:19,500 --> 00:47:22,470 -Family get-together. -Well, don't let me keep you. 742 00:47:22,600 --> 00:47:26,070 Now, let me give you my card. 743 00:47:27,067 --> 00:47:29,197 Private number. Any developments... 744 00:47:29,333 --> 00:47:30,873 We'll cooperate fully with the police. 745 00:47:31,067 --> 00:47:34,897 Ah, thanks. That always makes my job just a little bit easier. 746 00:47:35,067 --> 00:47:38,067 And I'll give my condolences to the assistant chief constable. 747 00:47:38,133 --> 00:47:40,673 -I've been known to play golf with him on occasion. -Hm! 748 00:47:58,633 --> 00:48:00,603 -Just wait there a minute. -All right. 749 00:48:04,333 --> 00:48:09,403 Ma'am. The farmer claims he was here when the dead livestock were collected. 750 00:48:09,533 --> 00:48:12,203 He said it was bagged and labeled so he let the driver get on with it. 751 00:48:12,333 --> 00:48:17,773 Right. Did he, um, confirm the driver was Naz Ahmed? 752 00:48:17,900 --> 00:48:20,070 [Kenny] Yeah. Yeah, he's met him a few times. 753 00:48:20,200 --> 00:48:21,530 Regular pick-ups. 754 00:48:21,667 --> 00:48:24,897 Well, ask him if he saw anyone else, day of the murder. 755 00:48:25,067 --> 00:48:28,067 On his land, in the lane. Anything out of the ordinary. 756 00:48:28,200 --> 00:48:29,600 Will do, ma'am. 757 00:48:30,900 --> 00:48:33,570 Ma'am, we've probably lost vital evidence. 758 00:48:33,700 --> 00:48:35,370 All that rain won't have helped. 759 00:48:35,500 --> 00:48:39,900 Well, we're just gonna have to work with what we've got. 760 00:48:40,067 --> 00:48:43,527 [Kenny] Friday afternoon. Spot anything unusual around here, 761 00:48:43,667 --> 00:48:46,497 -on the land or in the lane? -[man] No. 762 00:48:46,633 --> 00:48:49,333 Bit out of the way, these containers, aren't they? 763 00:48:49,467 --> 00:48:53,497 They've got to be kept away from the rest of the livestock. Bio-security guidelines. 764 00:48:53,633 --> 00:48:56,973 Well, anyone could have had access. 765 00:48:57,100 --> 00:49:00,870 I want a trace on these bins and all these tired tracks checked. 766 00:49:01,067 --> 00:49:03,467 Fenton's DNA has got to be here somewhere. 767 00:49:03,600 --> 00:49:05,270 I'm on it. 768 00:49:14,867 --> 00:49:16,767 -Kenny? -Ma'am. 769 00:49:16,900 --> 00:49:19,800 Dale Acreman, what have you got on him? 770 00:49:19,933 --> 00:49:22,703 Um, CEO of Acreman's Holdings. 771 00:49:22,833 --> 00:49:24,773 Made his money in haulage back in the '80s. 772 00:49:24,900 --> 00:49:27,800 I've heard his name whispered from time to time. 773 00:49:27,933 --> 00:49:31,803 Contracts for kickbacks. Slippery fish. Nothing ever sticks. 774 00:49:31,933 --> 00:49:35,203 What if this money laundering went right to the top? 775 00:49:35,333 --> 00:49:38,173 High-profile businessman? No, too much to lose. 776 00:49:38,300 --> 00:49:41,370 Yeah, precisely. I mean, how far would you go? 777 00:49:41,500 --> 00:49:46,800 -Murder? -I ran a check on Naz Ahmed's brief, William Brackley. 778 00:49:46,933 --> 00:49:49,803 Practicing barrister, criminal law. 779 00:49:49,933 --> 00:49:52,703 He's also done some work for the Police Federation. 780 00:49:52,833 --> 00:49:54,703 Sounds like another conflict of interest. 781 00:49:54,833 --> 00:49:58,103 Can we tie Slick Willie to Acreman? 782 00:49:58,233 --> 00:50:01,673 Well, he argued the defense case on a class action lawsuit. 783 00:50:01,800 --> 00:50:06,100 The defendant in question... Acreman's Holdings. 784 00:50:06,233 --> 00:50:10,533 He wasn't here for Naz Ahmed. Acreman sent him. 785 00:50:10,667 --> 00:50:14,267 Eyes and ears. Wanted to know what we had on him. And we gave him the lot. 786 00:50:14,400 --> 00:50:17,500 Ma'am, we've got a lead on the whereabouts of Gill Crowley. 787 00:50:17,633 --> 00:50:20,803 She used her cash point card at a village convenience store. 788 00:50:20,933 --> 00:50:22,333 Fulburn. It's over in The Park. 789 00:50:22,467 --> 00:50:24,527 Yeah, I know where Fulburn is. 790 00:50:24,667 --> 00:50:28,767 Kenny, do some more digging on Acreman. 791 00:50:28,900 --> 00:50:33,170 Competitors, contacts, where he's putting his money. 792 00:50:33,300 --> 00:50:36,730 And what about Naz Ahmed? Nothing's come back from the search of his flat. 793 00:50:36,867 --> 00:50:40,127 Yeah, well, he's still in the frame for murder. 794 00:50:40,267 --> 00:50:44,067 -Anyone wants us, we'll be over in Fulburn. -Ma'am. 795 00:50:44,200 --> 00:50:46,200 Unless there's somewhere else you'd rather be. 796 00:50:47,733 --> 00:50:49,073 No. Ready when you are. 797 00:50:51,400 --> 00:50:53,330 -That's right, just up ahead. -Thanks, love. 798 00:50:53,467 --> 00:50:55,067 No worries. 799 00:51:00,367 --> 00:51:03,127 Mark sent through some intel on Harry Fenton's finances. 800 00:51:03,267 --> 00:51:05,927 Might not be important, but recently he paid for a cruise. 801 00:51:06,067 --> 00:51:08,497 Six weeks in the Caribbean, first class cabin. 802 00:51:08,633 --> 00:51:11,133 That would have taken a bite out of his pension. 803 00:51:11,267 --> 00:51:13,967 -Not the red ones. -Any joy with Gill Crowley? 804 00:51:14,100 --> 00:51:16,570 Right, cashier said she bought food and firewood. 805 00:51:16,700 --> 00:51:18,330 Didn't mention where we might find her? 806 00:51:18,467 --> 00:51:20,927 Branton Burn Cottage. Top of the hill. 807 00:51:29,700 --> 00:51:32,070 [Vera] Find out who owns this cottage. 808 00:52:05,067 --> 00:52:07,127 You going somewhere, pet? 809 00:52:15,100 --> 00:52:17,870 Fraudulent claims for VAT repayments. 810 00:52:18,067 --> 00:52:20,667 All these vehicles on your books. 811 00:52:20,800 --> 00:52:23,970 -What makes you so sure they're not legit? -We checked the registrations. 812 00:52:24,100 --> 00:52:26,200 Those lorries you purchased, they don't exist. 813 00:52:26,333 --> 00:52:28,873 Easy way to make money disappear. 814 00:52:29,067 --> 00:52:31,497 And don't insult me by denying it, love. 815 00:52:31,633 --> 00:52:34,533 That driver you covered for, he's already dropped you in it. 816 00:52:34,667 --> 00:52:39,197 -Naz wouldn't do that. He's... -Ooh! You two an item, are you? 817 00:52:39,333 --> 00:52:42,403 So that's why she took him on without checking his references. 818 00:52:42,533 --> 00:52:46,973 -I was told to hire Naz. -Who by? Dale Acreman? 819 00:52:47,100 --> 00:52:49,700 We know this cottage is owned by Acreman's Holdings. 820 00:52:49,833 --> 00:52:54,803 Yeah, which makes me suspect he's involved in this scam right up to his eyeballs. 821 00:52:54,933 --> 00:52:58,573 Who else is involved in the scam? Gareth Hennings? 822 00:52:58,700 --> 00:53:00,370 -Gareth? -Yeah. 823 00:53:00,500 --> 00:53:02,230 [laughs] He wouldn't have a clue. 824 00:53:02,367 --> 00:53:04,797 Well, he keeps a record of all the deliveries. 825 00:53:04,933 --> 00:53:08,273 Yeah, but he knows when to keep his mouth shut. 826 00:53:08,400 --> 00:53:11,600 So you don't know who it was tipped off the police? 827 00:53:11,733 --> 00:53:13,733 I'd put money on Danny Welch. 828 00:53:13,867 --> 00:53:17,067 One of the packers. I sacked him for being drunk on the job. 829 00:53:17,200 --> 00:53:20,300 You must have known you were pushing your luck. 830 00:53:20,433 --> 00:53:24,303 Then along comes some nosy copper asking awkward questions. 831 00:53:24,433 --> 00:53:25,903 I had nothing to do with what happened to him. 832 00:53:26,067 --> 00:53:28,767 So was it Naz killed Harry Fenton? 833 00:53:28,900 --> 00:53:31,500 -No. -Well, I'll tell you this much for nothing. 834 00:53:31,633 --> 00:53:35,103 He's been playing you like a fish. 835 00:53:55,500 --> 00:53:57,230 [doorbell rings] 836 00:54:01,967 --> 00:54:04,167 Just a quick chat with your mam. 837 00:54:04,300 --> 00:54:07,670 She told us you'd found his car. 838 00:54:07,800 --> 00:54:09,730 Aye, that's right. 839 00:54:09,867 --> 00:54:12,697 Is that where it happened then? Up there on the moor? 840 00:54:12,833 --> 00:54:15,073 We believe so, love. 841 00:54:19,233 --> 00:54:23,733 She just sits there. Hasn't moved all day. 842 00:54:23,867 --> 00:54:25,797 [Mrs. Fenton] More questions? 843 00:54:25,933 --> 00:54:29,103 Just a few more things, Mrs. Fenton. 844 00:54:34,433 --> 00:54:38,373 Well, we know your husband had booked you both on a cruise. 845 00:54:38,500 --> 00:54:41,670 -He said we should go on a holiday. -First class cabin. 846 00:54:41,800 --> 00:54:45,130 We'd scrimped and saved for years. 847 00:54:45,267 --> 00:54:48,897 If we went out, we went to the bloody club. 848 00:54:49,067 --> 00:54:52,397 He promised all that was going to change. 849 00:54:52,533 --> 00:54:56,203 Now see, here's the thing that's been troubling me. 850 00:54:56,333 --> 00:55:00,403 The profile we've been building of your husband 851 00:55:00,533 --> 00:55:03,533 doesn't quite stack up with the version you've been giving us. 852 00:55:03,667 --> 00:55:06,897 -I don't know what you mean. -He lied about his whereabouts, 853 00:55:07,067 --> 00:55:08,767 so is there something you haven't told us? 854 00:55:08,900 --> 00:55:13,100 -What kind of question's that? -It's one I'm asking your mam. 855 00:55:15,433 --> 00:55:18,203 -I thought he was playing away. -Dad? 856 00:55:18,333 --> 00:55:21,133 -Don't make me laugh! -What would you know? 857 00:55:21,267 --> 00:55:24,197 You've barely shown your face in weeks. 858 00:55:24,333 --> 00:55:26,303 Now, what makes you think your husband was being unfaithful? 859 00:55:26,433 --> 00:55:31,933 -He wasn't. -Phone calls, these last two months. 860 00:55:32,067 --> 00:55:35,067 I'd answer, she'd always hang up. 861 00:55:35,133 --> 00:55:37,173 Well, if they hung up, how'd you know it was a woman? 862 00:55:37,300 --> 00:55:40,470 -A wife can always tell. -I can't listen to this. 863 00:55:40,600 --> 00:55:43,500 [Mrs. Fenton] I put the holiday down to a guilty conscience. 864 00:55:43,633 --> 00:55:47,803 -Did you confront him with your suspicions? -Didn't have the guts. 865 00:55:47,933 --> 00:55:50,133 Didn't want to know. 866 00:55:50,267 --> 00:55:54,197 He loved you. You know that much. 867 00:55:54,333 --> 00:55:56,903 He'd changed, love, these past couple of months. 868 00:55:59,133 --> 00:56:03,673 Then Friday, when he didn't come home... 869 00:56:05,400 --> 00:56:07,300 ...I thought he was with her. 870 00:56:11,500 --> 00:56:14,130 -Right, night. See you tomorrow. -Bye. 871 00:56:22,300 --> 00:56:24,100 Have you got a minute, love? 872 00:56:32,333 --> 00:56:37,373 -A bit cloak and dagger. -I just wanted a chat. 873 00:56:37,500 --> 00:56:39,070 A chat about Harry. 874 00:56:41,067 --> 00:56:45,067 You must have worked closely him. Hm? 875 00:56:45,200 --> 00:56:49,400 We all did. Tight-knit team. 876 00:56:49,533 --> 00:56:53,433 So you might know why he wanted off the Acreman case. 877 00:56:56,633 --> 00:57:00,903 Look, I just want to find out who killed him, love. 878 00:57:01,933 --> 00:57:04,103 I think it might be relevant. 879 00:57:06,233 --> 00:57:09,473 -Off the record? -If that's what it takes. 880 00:57:12,467 --> 00:57:15,467 It was me and Harry doing the leg work. 881 00:57:15,600 --> 00:57:18,130 We only had this tip-off to go on. 882 00:57:18,267 --> 00:57:20,697 Anonymous call? 883 00:57:20,833 --> 00:57:25,073 Once we started asking questions, I knew we were on to something. 884 00:57:25,200 --> 00:57:29,370 Just when things were starting to get a case together, 885 00:57:29,500 --> 00:57:33,330 it started to slide. Harry started losing interest and... 886 00:57:34,633 --> 00:57:37,103 He told me that it's not worth pursuing. 887 00:57:37,233 --> 00:57:39,133 It made no sense. 888 00:57:39,267 --> 00:57:42,697 Did you share your concerns with the SIO? 889 00:57:42,833 --> 00:57:45,073 I told her there was leads needed following up. 890 00:57:45,133 --> 00:57:48,233 She closes it down. Cited a lack of evidence. 891 00:57:49,700 --> 00:57:52,870 I thought maybe she was covering for Harry. 892 00:57:53,067 --> 00:57:57,067 Well, that's a bit of an assumption. 893 00:57:57,133 --> 00:58:00,133 Unless you know something I don't? 894 00:58:03,600 --> 00:58:05,130 You must have looked at Acreman's Holdings. 895 00:58:05,267 --> 00:58:07,767 Aye, I've thrown a couple of heads at it. 896 00:58:07,900 --> 00:58:11,130 Pull out the case file on the NUS Strikes. 897 00:58:11,267 --> 00:58:15,527 -Picket line arrests, 1989. -1989? 898 00:58:15,667 --> 00:58:17,867 That's nearly 30 years ago. 899 00:58:18,733 --> 00:58:20,803 Way before your time. 900 00:58:20,933 --> 00:58:22,903 But not before Harry's. 901 00:58:25,333 --> 00:58:27,073 You're after some dirt? 902 00:58:28,900 --> 00:58:30,730 You need to start to do some digging. 903 00:58:38,733 --> 00:58:40,503 [Chandra] So what have you got on Gill Crowley? 904 00:58:40,633 --> 00:58:42,603 [Aiden] She's admitted to her part in the money laundering 905 00:58:42,733 --> 00:58:45,203 and we'll take a full statement tomorrow. 906 00:58:45,333 --> 00:58:47,203 [Chandra] Did she implicate anybody else? 907 00:58:47,333 --> 00:58:51,373 Oh, come on, Aiden. It's my case. 908 00:58:51,500 --> 00:58:54,930 We think Harry had a hunch that Dale Acreman was in on it. 909 00:58:55,067 --> 00:58:57,467 The CEO? [scoffs] 910 00:58:57,600 --> 00:59:00,600 -He's practically retired. -You know a bit about him, then? 911 00:59:00,733 --> 00:59:04,873 -Only by reputation. -Yeah. Captain of industry, local lad made good. 912 00:59:05,067 --> 00:59:07,927 If we can tie him to this fraud rap, you know what that means? 913 00:59:08,067 --> 00:59:09,827 [laughs] Another promotion? 914 00:59:13,067 --> 00:59:15,497 We can put him away for ten years. 915 00:59:15,633 --> 00:59:17,933 What if we can tie him to Harry's murder? 916 00:59:18,067 --> 00:59:19,627 You're seriously telling me he's in the frame? 917 00:59:19,767 --> 00:59:22,497 He's got the means, he's got the motive. We just need to nail him. 918 00:59:25,300 --> 00:59:27,270 Ever considered a job in Fraud? 919 00:59:27,400 --> 00:59:29,670 Are you making me an offer? 920 00:59:29,800 --> 00:59:32,900 I could certainly put a word in for you. 921 00:59:33,067 --> 00:59:35,097 Not sure the DCI appreciates your talents. 922 00:59:36,900 --> 00:59:39,300 [phone vibrates] 923 00:59:42,867 --> 00:59:45,097 Got to take this. Sorry. 924 00:59:45,233 --> 00:59:47,473 Don't keep her waiting on my account. 925 00:59:47,600 --> 00:59:49,530 Ma'am? 926 00:59:51,667 --> 00:59:54,497 Give us ten minutes, yeah? 927 01:00:01,100 --> 01:00:04,070 -I was on my way home. -What, via the pub? 928 01:00:05,233 --> 01:00:06,303 So what couldn't wait? 929 01:00:06,433 --> 01:00:08,873 NUS picket line dispute, 1989. 930 01:00:09,000 --> 01:00:12,070 -What? -I know, that's going back. 931 01:00:12,200 --> 01:00:16,300 Now, Dale Acreman was charged in connection with an assault. 932 01:00:16,433 --> 01:00:21,273 Union shop steward who later retracted his statement. 933 01:00:21,400 --> 01:00:23,870 Guess who the arresting officer was? 934 01:00:28,833 --> 01:00:30,973 -DC Harry Fenton. -Mm. 935 01:00:31,100 --> 01:00:35,600 Now, we've been assuming Fenton was out to nail Acreman. 936 01:00:35,733 --> 01:00:37,803 What if he was trying to protect him? 937 01:00:37,933 --> 01:00:39,003 You know what you're suggesting? 938 01:00:39,133 --> 01:00:44,133 Mm... I'm suggesting DC Fenton was bent. 939 01:00:45,700 --> 01:00:48,270 The strike was called over new working agreements. 940 01:00:48,400 --> 01:00:50,730 The Seamen's Union blockaded the ports. 941 01:00:50,867 --> 01:00:52,727 Acreman gave his drivers an ultimatum. 942 01:00:52,867 --> 01:00:55,597 If they didn't cross the picket line, they were out of a job. 943 01:00:55,733 --> 01:00:59,073 Harry and Acreman had history. Ties that go way back. 944 01:00:59,200 --> 01:01:03,200 Oh, there's your conflict of interest. Acreman was paying him for information. 945 01:01:03,333 --> 01:01:07,803 -So why shoot the messenger? -Maybe he got greedy, Kenny. 946 01:01:07,933 --> 01:01:12,803 I don't know. So I want Fenton's case files examined again. 947 01:01:12,933 --> 01:01:17,103 We're looking for phone logs, emails, anything that implicates Acreman. 948 01:01:17,233 --> 01:01:19,133 -Now, come on, let's move it. -[claps] 949 01:01:19,267 --> 01:01:22,067 And, in the meantime, let's keep a lid on this. 950 01:01:22,200 --> 01:01:25,930 And no contact with other departments. 951 01:01:26,067 --> 01:01:28,527 Our priority is finding Harry's killer. 952 01:01:28,667 --> 01:01:30,367 The rest'll come out in the wash. 953 01:01:30,500 --> 01:01:33,970 Ma'am, that list of club members that you asked for. 954 01:01:34,100 --> 01:01:35,800 Couple of names flagged up. 955 01:01:35,933 --> 01:01:38,903 Gareth Hennings was cautioned a few months ago. 956 01:01:39,067 --> 01:01:41,197 Got into a fight outside of a club. 957 01:01:41,333 --> 01:01:43,933 Uh, only one other member with previous that we know of. 958 01:01:44,067 --> 01:01:47,667 -Danny Welch? -Yeah, drunk and disorderly. 959 01:01:47,800 --> 01:01:52,200 That's our whistleblower down at the yard. 960 01:01:52,333 --> 01:01:56,373 He used to be a member. Spent most of his time and his money in here. 961 01:01:56,500 --> 01:01:59,070 Especially after he lost his job. 962 01:01:59,200 --> 01:02:01,470 -That'd be at the haulage yard. -Aye, that's right. 963 01:02:01,600 --> 01:02:04,300 So your Gareth would have spent a lot of time with him. 964 01:02:06,333 --> 01:02:08,303 Danny Welch was bad news. 965 01:02:08,433 --> 01:02:10,733 Couple of drinks inside him, he'd usually kick off. 966 01:02:10,867 --> 01:02:14,397 Right. So can you tell us where we can find him, love? 967 01:02:14,533 --> 01:02:18,733 Danny's dead. He drowned six months ago. 968 01:02:31,933 --> 01:02:35,773 [Vera] But why would Harry review a case that's already closed? Hm? 969 01:02:35,900 --> 01:02:39,670 -[doorbell rings] -Wasn't even his department. 970 01:02:40,933 --> 01:02:43,073 [knocking] 971 01:02:46,267 --> 01:02:48,727 We're looking for Gaynor Wyer. 972 01:02:48,867 --> 01:02:52,067 -Is this about Danny? -Can we come in, love? 973 01:02:55,133 --> 01:02:58,833 He was on his way home. He was drunk. 974 01:03:00,667 --> 01:03:04,097 The police found his body washed up in Barrowridge Bay. 975 01:03:05,267 --> 01:03:07,327 They said he fell off the cliff path. 976 01:03:07,467 --> 01:03:08,967 The coroner concluded it was an accident. 977 01:03:09,100 --> 01:03:10,570 Oh, yeah, easier for everyone. 978 01:03:10,700 --> 01:03:13,100 Meaning? 979 01:03:13,233 --> 01:03:16,333 Oh, Danny Welch had it coming. No great loss. 980 01:03:18,633 --> 01:03:20,803 Never even got to see this one. 981 01:03:22,067 --> 01:03:24,667 Now, Harry Fenton, local copper. 982 01:03:24,800 --> 01:03:26,330 You must have heard what happened to him. 983 01:03:26,467 --> 01:03:28,797 Yeah, I heard. 984 01:03:28,933 --> 01:03:31,573 Well, he'd been taking an interest in Danny's death. 985 01:03:31,700 --> 01:03:35,900 -You want to tell us why? -I went to see Harry at the club. 986 01:03:36,067 --> 01:03:38,367 I asked him to look at the case again. 987 01:03:38,500 --> 01:03:41,530 -And what did he say to that? -He said he'd look into it. 988 01:03:41,667 --> 01:03:43,797 He warned me not to get my hopes up. 989 01:03:43,933 --> 01:03:46,603 Even stopped taking the calls. 990 01:03:46,733 --> 01:03:50,433 [clears throat] This your number? 991 01:03:51,867 --> 01:03:53,297 [Vera] That a Pay As You Go? 992 01:03:53,433 --> 01:03:56,303 Yeah, his daughter warned us off in the end. 993 01:03:56,433 --> 01:03:58,873 Hayley? She warned you off? 994 01:03:59,067 --> 01:04:01,397 Harry must have told her I'd been giving him grief. 995 01:04:04,300 --> 01:04:06,430 I just needed to know. 996 01:04:10,633 --> 01:04:15,073 So was Danny drinking in the club the night he died? 997 01:04:15,200 --> 01:04:17,670 He would have been with his mates from work. 998 01:04:17,800 --> 01:04:22,600 And did those mates know he'd tipped off the police about the money laundering? 999 01:04:24,333 --> 01:04:26,933 He was angry that they'd sacked him. 1000 01:04:27,067 --> 01:04:29,097 I told him not to make that call. 1001 01:04:30,333 --> 01:04:32,273 Oh. 1002 01:04:32,400 --> 01:04:36,270 Well, that wouldn't have played out too well, would it? 1003 01:04:39,267 --> 01:04:41,867 Danny was the whistleblower over at the yard. 1004 01:04:42,067 --> 01:04:46,097 Murdered for tipping off the police. Harry was on to it. Ended up dead himself. 1005 01:04:48,200 --> 01:04:49,670 Hang on. 1006 01:04:52,067 --> 01:04:55,727 If this fella's drinking at the club, night he died, 1007 01:04:55,867 --> 01:04:58,667 headed home to Gaynor, 1008 01:04:58,800 --> 01:05:02,370 he was walking in the wrong direction. 1009 01:05:06,267 --> 01:05:10,697 -He certainly gets around. -Doesn't he just? 1010 01:05:20,467 --> 01:05:24,397 -We're just friends. -Oh, none of my business, love. 1011 01:05:24,533 --> 01:05:28,933 -What was it you wanted? -Oh, just a little chat, love. 1012 01:05:29,067 --> 01:05:30,797 About Danny Welch. 1013 01:05:32,133 --> 01:05:34,403 We know your dad was looking into his death. 1014 01:05:34,533 --> 01:05:39,573 You knew it was Gaynor making those phone calls to the house, didn't you? 1015 01:05:39,700 --> 01:05:42,200 I had a fair idea. 1016 01:05:42,333 --> 01:05:45,773 Well, if she's the other woman, why not put your mam's mind at rest? 1017 01:05:45,900 --> 01:05:49,700 I didn't know she suspected. That was the first I've heard of it. 1018 01:05:49,833 --> 01:05:52,273 Nah, I think there's more to it than that. 1019 01:05:55,133 --> 01:05:58,273 My dad should never have been looking into the case. 1020 01:05:58,400 --> 01:06:02,870 He said it was best if we kept it between us. 1021 01:06:03,067 --> 01:06:05,297 Did the pair of you fall out over it? 1022 01:06:07,233 --> 01:06:09,573 He found out I'd been round to see Gaynor. 1023 01:06:09,700 --> 01:06:11,100 Blew up in my face. 1024 01:06:19,067 --> 01:06:21,897 Ma'am, Dale Acreman's here for you. 1025 01:06:22,067 --> 01:06:25,467 Uh, said he's not used to waiting. Needs to speak to you personally. 1026 01:06:25,600 --> 01:06:28,130 Well, it saves us having to bring him in. 1027 01:06:34,067 --> 01:06:36,097 Mr. Acreman. 1028 01:06:36,233 --> 01:06:38,273 I'd like a few minutes alone with Gill Crowley. 1029 01:06:38,400 --> 01:06:41,300 Oh, I'm sorry, sir, she's still being questioned. 1030 01:06:41,433 --> 01:06:43,903 I've decided not to press charges. 1031 01:06:44,067 --> 01:06:45,467 Wouldn't look good for the business. 1032 01:06:45,600 --> 01:06:47,800 I'll be the one to decide which charges to press. 1033 01:06:47,933 --> 01:06:50,933 But since I've got you here, there's a few more questions I'd like to ask you. 1034 01:06:51,067 --> 01:06:54,097 -I've got nothing to hide. -Hm! Good. 1035 01:06:57,633 --> 01:06:59,503 Where were you Friday afternoon? 1036 01:06:59,633 --> 01:07:02,333 Ah! I was at the Charity do. 1037 01:07:02,467 --> 01:07:05,067 My company's one of the sponsors. 1038 01:07:10,067 --> 01:07:13,797 Danny Welch. He was sacked from your haulage yard. 1039 01:07:13,933 --> 01:07:16,773 Now, he tipped the police off about the money laundering. 1040 01:07:16,900 --> 01:07:19,270 Ended up dead two weeks later. 1041 01:07:19,400 --> 01:07:21,730 Well, as I said, Gill did all the hiring and firing. 1042 01:07:21,867 --> 01:07:25,497 Mm. Well, this driver she hired, 1043 01:07:25,633 --> 01:07:29,673 currently in custody, Naz Ahmed. 1044 01:07:29,800 --> 01:07:32,270 It was you who put her up to hiring him. 1045 01:07:32,400 --> 01:07:37,070 -Now, that'd make me a liar. -Wouldn't it just? 1046 01:07:37,833 --> 01:07:40,503 Harry Fenton's phone logs. 1047 01:07:40,633 --> 01:07:43,903 Evidence he called your mobile two weeks ago. 1048 01:07:44,067 --> 01:07:47,167 The day before the fraud squad drops in at the depot. 1049 01:07:47,300 --> 01:07:50,500 Aye, a detective rang me. Wanted to ask a few questions. 1050 01:07:50,633 --> 01:07:53,773 A meeting was set up. It'll all be in the diary. 1051 01:07:53,900 --> 01:07:55,970 Didn't say what he wanted to talk about? 1052 01:07:56,100 --> 01:07:58,200 I assume it was the ongoing inquiry. 1053 01:07:58,333 --> 01:08:01,273 Ah, nah, nah. No, that won't wash. 1054 01:08:01,400 --> 01:08:04,870 DC Fenton had taken himself off the case. Conflict of interest. 1055 01:08:05,067 --> 01:08:07,367 Might explain why he never turned up. 1056 01:08:07,500 --> 01:08:12,800 Hm. Now, here's a face you ought to recognize. 1057 01:08:12,933 --> 01:08:15,173 Despite the cuts and bruises. 1058 01:08:15,300 --> 01:08:18,530 Pressed charges against you for assault. 1059 01:08:18,667 --> 01:08:21,367 -That was years ago. -After one of your heavies beat him up. 1060 01:08:21,500 --> 01:08:22,930 Charges that were dropped. 1061 01:08:23,067 --> 01:08:26,597 Now, why was that, do you reckon, hm? 1062 01:08:26,733 --> 01:08:31,673 Because one of the officers working the case convinced him it was in his best interests? 1063 01:08:31,800 --> 01:08:35,970 And in return, DC Fenton, who you've never met, 1064 01:08:36,100 --> 01:08:38,470 gets hold of a list of known agitators, 1065 01:08:38,600 --> 01:08:41,200 -several of whom are banged up. -That's all conjecture. 1066 01:08:41,333 --> 01:08:43,873 And you've been greasing his palm ever since, haven't you? 1067 01:08:44,067 --> 01:08:47,527 -Backhanders, bribes, call it what you will. -Libelous speculation. 1068 01:08:47,667 --> 01:08:51,267 You're up to your eyeballs in this money laundering scam! 1069 01:08:51,400 --> 01:08:55,170 Harry tips you the wink. Two weeks later he's murdered 1070 01:08:55,300 --> 01:09:00,170 and his body delivered to that abattoir in one of your trucks. 1071 01:09:00,300 --> 01:09:02,630 You don't know who you're dealing with here. 1072 01:09:02,767 --> 01:09:04,897 I'd like to make a phone call. 1073 01:09:05,067 --> 01:09:08,767 William Brackley? Oh, expect you've got your brief on speed dial. 1074 01:09:08,900 --> 01:09:10,670 You're gonna need him, pet. 1075 01:09:20,533 --> 01:09:23,833 His alibi stacks up. He was definitely at the charity lunch. 1076 01:09:26,233 --> 01:09:30,073 Well, a man like Acreman, he's not gonna get his hands dirty, is he? 1077 01:09:30,133 --> 01:09:31,203 -Ma'am? -What? 1078 01:09:31,333 --> 01:09:33,073 William Brackley's demanding to see you. 1079 01:09:34,400 --> 01:09:36,230 Is he indeed? 1080 01:09:38,433 --> 01:09:41,173 Get on to that charity website. 1081 01:09:41,300 --> 01:09:44,700 See if you can find out what time Acreman left that do. 1082 01:09:50,300 --> 01:09:52,200 Ah, Mr. Brackley. 1083 01:09:52,333 --> 01:09:57,303 You have no right to question him without a legal representative. 1084 01:09:57,433 --> 01:10:00,803 Ah, no, your client agreed to a voluntary interview. 1085 01:10:00,933 --> 01:10:04,573 And I won't be taking a lecture on ethics from you. 1086 01:10:04,700 --> 01:10:06,300 What's that supposed to mean? 1087 01:10:06,433 --> 01:10:10,303 I know you passed on details of Naz Ahmed's interview 1088 01:10:10,433 --> 01:10:13,333 and that's a clear breach of client confidentiality. 1089 01:10:13,467 --> 01:10:16,597 -Yes, but you can't prove anything. -Maybe not. 1090 01:10:16,733 --> 01:10:20,003 But I will be passing on my concerns to the Bar Council. 1091 01:10:20,133 --> 01:10:24,133 So you'd better watch your step, sunshine. 1092 01:11:13,600 --> 01:11:15,500 I could have come down to the station. 1093 01:11:15,633 --> 01:11:18,803 Uh, I wanted to keep it between us. There you go. 1094 01:11:18,933 --> 01:11:21,703 Okay. I'm all ears. 1095 01:11:21,833 --> 01:11:23,733 You said you'd never met Dale Acreman. 1096 01:11:25,500 --> 01:11:27,330 I think I'd have remembered. 1097 01:11:27,467 --> 01:11:29,127 That charity lunch you attended last week, 1098 01:11:29,267 --> 01:11:31,367 his company was one of the sponsors. 1099 01:11:31,500 --> 01:11:34,330 [laughs] Been checking up on me? 1100 01:11:34,467 --> 01:11:36,727 Saw your name on the guest list, that's all. 1101 01:11:36,867 --> 01:11:40,497 Well, if Acreman was there, I certainly didn't speak to him. 1102 01:11:44,500 --> 01:11:47,470 You dragged me down here just to ask me that? 1103 01:11:52,467 --> 01:11:56,097 Something's come to light in the course of our inquiries. 1104 01:11:56,233 --> 01:11:58,533 Concerning DC Fenton. 1105 01:11:58,667 --> 01:12:00,427 Is this about his conflict of interest? 1106 01:12:00,567 --> 01:12:02,067 No. I think he might have been corrupt. 1107 01:12:02,200 --> 01:12:04,330 Harry? No. No way. 1108 01:12:04,467 --> 01:12:05,597 You seem pretty sure about that. 1109 01:12:05,733 --> 01:12:08,303 Yeah, I worked alongside him 24/7. 1110 01:12:08,433 --> 01:12:11,403 He might have had his faults, but bent? No chance. Not in a million years. 1111 01:12:11,533 --> 01:12:15,333 We know that he made contact with Dale Acreman weeks before he died. 1112 01:12:15,467 --> 01:12:18,767 I think he deliberately misled the fraud investigation. 1113 01:12:18,900 --> 01:12:20,800 I take it you can back this up? 1114 01:12:20,933 --> 01:12:23,403 That warrant that you applied for to audit the haulage yard, 1115 01:12:23,533 --> 01:12:27,673 someone else saw fit to make a copy. 1116 01:12:27,800 --> 01:12:30,100 All warrants are tagged and recorded, you know that as well as I do. 1117 01:12:30,233 --> 01:12:32,903 -Harry wouldn't be that stupid. -I'm guessing he took it to Dale Acreman. 1118 01:12:33,067 --> 01:12:36,097 -But you don't have any proof. -Redacted phone logs. 1119 01:12:36,233 --> 01:12:39,373 Missing transcripts of witness statements. 1120 01:12:39,500 --> 01:12:43,300 He was trying to hide the evidence. Covering his tracks. 1121 01:12:43,433 --> 01:12:45,803 Who else knows about this? 1122 01:12:45,933 --> 01:12:48,633 Right now, just the two of us. 1123 01:12:50,500 --> 01:12:52,270 Do us a favor and keep it that way. 1124 01:12:54,067 --> 01:12:55,667 I'm gonna have to share this with the boss. 1125 01:12:55,800 --> 01:12:58,070 Just let me do some digging. A couple of hours. 1126 01:13:00,900 --> 01:13:03,770 If one of my team was on the take, I'm the best person placed to bring this to light. 1127 01:13:03,900 --> 01:13:06,830 Anyone else, the whole unit's tarnished. 1128 01:13:08,533 --> 01:13:10,073 Aiden... 1129 01:13:16,333 --> 01:13:21,373 Couple of hours, then I'm taking it to the DCI. 1130 01:13:21,500 --> 01:13:23,230 [sighs] I'll let you know what I come up with. 1131 01:13:35,333 --> 01:13:38,903 -How did that go? -I think she took the bait. 1132 01:14:23,667 --> 01:14:26,527 You see, the thing about modern policing, love, 1133 01:14:26,667 --> 01:14:30,467 is that there's always a trail when you look for it. 1134 01:14:30,600 --> 01:14:34,270 Like these phone calls you've been making to a man you've never met. 1135 01:14:34,400 --> 01:14:37,900 Now, deleting these emails might buy you some time, love. 1136 01:14:38,067 --> 01:14:41,327 But I know a rotten apple when I smell one. 1137 01:14:44,133 --> 01:14:47,403 I'll talk. But not here. 1138 01:14:50,067 --> 01:14:52,567 [Vera] Harry didn't ask to be taken off the case. 1139 01:14:52,700 --> 01:14:55,130 It was you wanted him out of the loop. 1140 01:14:55,267 --> 01:14:59,727 You were afraid this fraud case was gonna blow up in your face. 1141 01:14:59,867 --> 01:15:02,267 Now, here you are obstructing a murder investigation. 1142 01:15:02,400 --> 01:15:04,530 I did nothing to compromise your case. 1143 01:15:04,667 --> 01:15:06,327 Nothing? You tipped off Acreman! 1144 01:15:06,467 --> 01:15:08,897 Told him we'd made an arrest. 1145 01:15:09,067 --> 01:15:11,427 Twenty minutes later, that lawyer turns up. 1146 01:15:13,067 --> 01:15:15,597 So what was it Acreman offered you, eh? 1147 01:15:15,733 --> 01:15:20,403 Hm? A leg up the ladder? Dinner with the ACC? 1148 01:15:22,133 --> 01:15:25,533 We'd been investigating a private security firm. 1149 01:15:25,667 --> 01:15:27,867 They had a contract with Acreman. 1150 01:15:28,067 --> 01:15:31,327 Construction sites, door work. 1151 01:15:31,467 --> 01:15:33,267 The manager had form for tax evasion. 1152 01:15:33,400 --> 01:15:36,770 And in the course of our investigation, 1153 01:15:36,900 --> 01:15:41,770 this manager and I, we got a bit too close. 1154 01:15:41,900 --> 01:15:44,330 So Acreman was blackmailing you. 1155 01:15:44,467 --> 01:15:46,597 Let's just say he used it as leverage. 1156 01:15:46,733 --> 01:15:50,303 So why didn't you take it upstairs, love? Hm? 1157 01:15:50,433 --> 01:15:53,373 -Fess up to your mistake. -He's got friends in high places. 1158 01:15:53,500 --> 01:15:55,800 I hardly think they'd have given me the benefit of the doubt. 1159 01:15:55,933 --> 01:15:58,133 Well, you'll never find that out now, will you? 1160 01:16:01,367 --> 01:16:04,067 Tell me something. 1161 01:16:04,167 --> 01:16:07,467 Do you think Acreman killed Harry Fenton? 1162 01:16:09,800 --> 01:16:11,730 I've been asking myself the same question. 1163 01:16:13,667 --> 01:16:16,067 They're gonna want your warrant card, love. 1164 01:16:24,400 --> 01:16:26,130 I never meant to lie to you. 1165 01:16:26,267 --> 01:16:30,667 You played me. You're no better than he is. 1166 01:16:34,533 --> 01:16:37,703 There's enough on there to implicate Acreman in serious fraud. 1167 01:16:37,833 --> 01:16:39,933 If I'm going down, I'm taking him with me. 1168 01:16:57,400 --> 01:17:00,330 [Jesse] Harry and me were born within weeks of each other. 1169 01:17:01,867 --> 01:17:03,967 Even then I was a few pounds heavier. 1170 01:17:04,100 --> 01:17:07,300 [laughter] 1171 01:17:07,433 --> 01:17:09,773 I remember us as kids. 1172 01:17:09,900 --> 01:17:11,530 We'd comb the beach together. 1173 01:17:11,667 --> 01:17:13,327 Wagging school for some crabbing. 1174 01:17:16,067 --> 01:17:20,297 Growing up, married, kids. 1175 01:17:20,433 --> 01:17:23,873 We'd always look out for our own. 1176 01:17:24,067 --> 01:17:25,597 Always look out for each other. 1177 01:17:27,867 --> 01:17:30,797 Well, the people at the club, they were like family. 1178 01:17:30,933 --> 01:17:34,133 You ask anyone sitting here. They'll all tell you, 1179 01:17:34,267 --> 01:17:37,727 -Harry was one of the good guys. -[crowd murmurs] 1180 01:17:37,867 --> 01:17:39,427 One of the best. 1181 01:18:09,867 --> 01:18:14,727 -Something going on we should know about? -Ah, not for me to say. 1182 01:18:14,867 --> 01:18:17,227 You'll find out soon enough. 1183 01:18:22,067 --> 01:18:24,297 If people here knew I'd been talking... 1184 01:18:24,433 --> 01:18:26,803 Off the record, wasn't it? 1185 01:18:26,933 --> 01:18:29,533 I'd be finished in this nick. 1186 01:18:29,667 --> 01:18:31,627 Well, they'll not hear it from me. 1187 01:18:33,500 --> 01:18:36,400 Danny Welch. That name mean anything to you? 1188 01:18:38,267 --> 01:18:40,867 He was found on a beach a few months ago. 1189 01:18:41,067 --> 01:18:42,767 Death by misadventure. 1190 01:18:42,900 --> 01:18:45,730 -Barrowridge Bay, right? -Yeah. 1191 01:18:45,867 --> 01:18:50,067 Did you know DC Fenton was looking into that case? 1192 01:18:50,200 --> 01:18:52,130 Come on, love. It's important. 1193 01:18:52,267 --> 01:18:55,627 He said it was personal. Something to do with a mate. 1194 01:18:58,267 --> 01:19:00,497 That's still off the record! 1195 01:19:05,833 --> 01:19:08,933 [sirens wailing] 1196 01:19:16,533 --> 01:19:18,473 [Vera] We've got something. 1197 01:19:18,600 --> 01:19:20,900 Kenny, I need these tires checked. 1198 01:19:21,067 --> 01:19:24,527 We're looking for a match to the treads found at the murder scene. 1199 01:19:24,667 --> 01:19:27,067 -Are you sure you wanna do this now? -What? Wouldn't be a proper wake 1200 01:19:27,133 --> 01:19:29,073 without an arrest or two. 1201 01:19:32,467 --> 01:19:37,597 I thought maybe I could take you out one night. 1202 01:19:37,733 --> 01:19:39,573 Just the two of us. 1203 01:19:39,700 --> 01:19:41,530 This really isn't the time, Gareth. 1204 01:19:41,667 --> 01:19:46,367 Why not? After everything that's happened. 1205 01:19:46,500 --> 01:19:48,900 Gareth Hennings. We need to question you 1206 01:19:49,067 --> 01:19:51,127 in connection with the death of DC Harry Fenton. 1207 01:19:51,267 --> 01:19:52,697 -What? -We're in the middle of a wake! 1208 01:19:52,833 --> 01:19:54,303 -Come on. -I didn't do it! 1209 01:19:54,433 --> 01:19:55,973 Everyone just stay calm. Thank you. 1210 01:19:56,100 --> 01:19:58,070 You're not taking him anywhere! 1211 01:19:58,200 --> 01:20:00,270 Well, you'd better find us somewhere where we can talk, love, 1212 01:20:00,400 --> 01:20:03,200 before this lot decide to lynch him. 1213 01:20:03,333 --> 01:20:05,303 -Upstairs. -[crowd gasps] 1214 01:20:05,433 --> 01:20:06,273 [woman] What's going on? 1215 01:20:09,400 --> 01:20:11,100 Stay there. 1216 01:20:13,133 --> 01:20:16,173 Now, then, Gareth, pet. 1217 01:20:16,300 --> 01:20:18,870 You were cautioned by the police a few months ago. 1218 01:20:19,000 --> 01:20:20,530 Bit of a kick-off down in the club. 1219 01:20:20,667 --> 01:20:23,767 Couple of punters had a pop at each other. 1220 01:20:23,900 --> 01:20:26,070 Aye, but then you got stuck in. 1221 01:20:26,200 --> 01:20:28,000 -I was only trying to break it up. -Mm. 1222 01:20:28,133 --> 01:20:32,873 Danny Welch ever give you any grief? Hm? 1223 01:20:33,000 --> 01:20:36,830 Your mam said he was trouble after he'd had a few. 1224 01:20:38,633 --> 01:20:43,473 Danny had a dirty mouth. Liked to throw his weight about. 1225 01:20:43,600 --> 01:20:48,500 Now, night Danny was found dead, 1226 01:20:48,633 --> 01:20:51,873 you'd been drinking in the bar together. 1227 01:20:52,000 --> 01:20:55,130 He might have popped in. I cannot remember. 1228 01:20:55,267 --> 01:20:57,897 Oh, I think you remember, love. 1229 01:20:58,033 --> 01:21:00,833 'Cause you followed him out of the club at closing time, didn't you? 1230 01:21:00,967 --> 01:21:03,067 Parked up on the prom. 1231 01:21:03,200 --> 01:21:05,600 And we've got proof. That the club van? 1232 01:21:05,733 --> 01:21:09,303 So? I went for a drive. 1233 01:21:09,433 --> 01:21:11,133 What with a skin full of beer? 1234 01:21:12,667 --> 01:21:16,327 He was headed over to Hayley's. Try his luck, he said. 1235 01:21:16,467 --> 01:21:19,667 Ah, well, I can see you'd have to put a stop to that. 1236 01:21:19,800 --> 01:21:23,300 -Mm. Lost your temper. -No! 1237 01:21:23,433 --> 01:21:26,533 It was his fault! 1238 01:21:26,667 --> 01:21:29,727 He called me a loser. Said Hayley wouldn't look at me twice. 1239 01:21:29,867 --> 01:21:34,197 -Is that when you punched him? -I'm saying nothing! 1240 01:21:34,333 --> 01:21:36,573 My mam told us not to. 1241 01:21:36,700 --> 01:21:38,600 Well, that's 'cause she's trying to protect you. 1242 01:21:38,733 --> 01:21:44,233 Gareth, I think it's time you told us the truth, don't you? 1243 01:21:50,400 --> 01:21:54,670 [sobbing] 1244 01:21:54,800 --> 01:21:58,070 It was an accident, I swear. 1245 01:22:00,200 --> 01:22:04,070 If he hadn't have been pissed, he'd never have fallen. 1246 01:22:06,500 --> 01:22:10,930 So when did Harry find out what had really happened? Hm? 1247 01:22:12,867 --> 01:22:14,067 He didn't. 1248 01:22:15,667 --> 01:22:17,197 We didn't tell anyone. 1249 01:22:19,100 --> 01:22:23,370 Because I think you killed him to cover your tracks. 1250 01:22:23,500 --> 01:22:28,070 Dumped his body in with a pile of dead sheep up at Broadwick Farm. 1251 01:22:28,200 --> 01:22:31,930 They found his body at Brenkley. The abattoir. 1252 01:22:32,067 --> 01:22:34,527 Ah, because that's where you knew he'd end up. 1253 01:22:34,667 --> 01:22:38,797 In Naz Ahmed's lorry. You wrote it all down on your job sheets. 1254 01:22:38,933 --> 01:22:41,773 I was here at the club all evening. 1255 01:22:41,900 --> 01:22:44,100 Ask my mam. She'll tell you! 1256 01:22:45,233 --> 01:22:47,603 We had Harry's send-off to organize. 1257 01:22:47,733 --> 01:22:51,533 So you're telling us you were here all evening with your mam and dad? 1258 01:22:51,667 --> 01:22:54,497 My dad got back around 7:00. 1259 01:22:57,067 --> 01:22:59,097 Got back? 1260 01:22:59,233 --> 01:23:00,803 Back from where, love? 1261 01:23:00,933 --> 01:23:05,133 -Cash and carry. -Oh. 1262 01:23:08,900 --> 01:23:13,300 These job sheets. You ever take them home with you? 1263 01:23:13,433 --> 01:23:16,903 -Aye. -Hm? Why do you do that? 1264 01:23:18,333 --> 01:23:21,873 My dad needs to check 'em for us. 1265 01:23:22,067 --> 01:23:23,797 Make sure I've got things right. 1266 01:23:46,433 --> 01:23:49,503 Ma'am. You're not doing this without backup. 1267 01:23:49,633 --> 01:23:52,073 I'll call you if I need you. 1268 01:24:02,900 --> 01:24:07,430 [Vera] Your son's just confessed to his part in the death of Danny Welch. 1269 01:24:08,900 --> 01:24:10,900 [Jesse] Our lad gets confused. 1270 01:24:11,067 --> 01:24:13,667 Is that why you covered for him? 1271 01:24:16,100 --> 01:24:20,070 Look, it's all gonna come out, so you might as well tell me. 1272 01:24:22,067 --> 01:24:23,567 I didn't have a choice. 1273 01:24:23,700 --> 01:24:26,170 Yes, you did. 1274 01:24:26,300 --> 01:24:28,730 You chose to cover it up. 1275 01:24:31,467 --> 01:24:35,397 Came home in a state. Told us what had happened. 1276 01:24:35,533 --> 01:24:37,403 I swear I was all set to ring the police. 1277 01:24:37,533 --> 01:24:42,273 It was Eileen stopped us. Said if I did, it was prison. 1278 01:24:42,400 --> 01:24:45,800 Well, I'm not sure I fancy his chances now. 1279 01:24:45,933 --> 01:24:48,533 Been living with it for months. 1280 01:24:48,667 --> 01:24:53,097 Nothing mentioned. Nothing said. 1281 01:24:54,233 --> 01:24:56,133 And then Harry finds your number plates 1282 01:24:56,267 --> 01:24:58,127 caught on camera. 1283 01:24:58,267 --> 01:25:00,827 If that lass of Danny's had just left it alone... 1284 01:25:00,967 --> 01:25:03,197 I told him no good would come of it. 1285 01:25:03,333 --> 01:25:07,073 Ah, Harry knew you were hiding something. 1286 01:25:09,067 --> 01:25:12,127 His murder took some planning. 1287 01:25:12,267 --> 01:25:15,527 I don't think your Gareth has got the nous for it. 1288 01:25:17,500 --> 01:25:22,900 So why don't you help me to clear your son's name? Hm? 1289 01:25:23,067 --> 01:25:26,327 Harry told me I had to turn Gareth in. 1290 01:25:27,500 --> 01:25:29,500 Twenty-four hours, he said. 1291 01:25:29,633 --> 01:25:33,103 If I didn't, he was going to arrest him. 1292 01:25:33,233 --> 01:25:36,373 So you arranged to meet him up on the moor. 1293 01:25:36,500 --> 01:25:40,300 -Nothing a walk couldn't solve. -Ah, not this time, eh? 1294 01:25:40,433 --> 01:25:43,333 Just wanted to talk to him. Try and get him to see sense. 1295 01:25:43,467 --> 01:25:47,097 You took a gun with you. Every intention of killing him. 1296 01:25:47,233 --> 01:25:49,873 -He brought it on himself. -Your best mate. 1297 01:25:50,067 --> 01:25:52,797 He should never have made me choose. 1298 01:25:52,933 --> 01:25:56,203 Just dumped his body and left it to burn. 1299 01:25:59,300 --> 01:26:03,270 I couldn't turn Gareth in. My own flesh and blood. 1300 01:26:07,900 --> 01:26:11,970 All those years, me and Harry. 1301 01:26:12,100 --> 01:26:14,070 Should have counted for something. 1302 01:26:15,500 --> 01:26:18,700 He could have just let it go. 1303 01:26:18,833 --> 01:26:24,203 Oh, well, the trouble was Harry couldn't just let it go, could he? 1304 01:26:24,333 --> 01:26:27,503 And you knew that better than anyone. 1305 01:26:27,633 --> 01:26:29,403 Copper to the core. 1306 01:26:32,100 --> 01:26:35,170 Jessie Hemmings I'm arresting you on the suspicion of murder of Harry Fenton. 1307 01:26:35,300 --> 01:26:38,730 You do not have to say anything that may harm your defense in court... 1308 01:27:35,200 --> 01:27:37,300 One day you might learn to trust me. 1309 01:27:37,433 --> 01:27:38,703 What's that supposed to mean? 1310 01:27:38,833 --> 01:27:40,173 He could have had that gun in his pocket. 1311 01:27:40,300 --> 01:27:44,170 Well, he didn't... luckily. 1312 01:27:44,300 --> 01:27:47,400 Still bowled on in there, not so much as a second thought. 1313 01:27:47,533 --> 01:27:49,533 Sounds like DI Chandra talking. 1314 01:27:49,667 --> 01:27:51,727 -Go on, say it. -Say what? 1315 01:27:51,867 --> 01:27:53,727 I'm a bad judge of character. 1316 01:27:53,867 --> 01:27:56,797 Well, that'd be judging after the fact, wouldn't it? 1317 01:27:58,500 --> 01:28:02,830 Besides, I got DC Fenton all wrong, didn't I? 1318 01:28:02,967 --> 01:28:05,567 Turns out to be the fella they all said he was. 1319 01:28:05,700 --> 01:28:07,870 [Vera chuckles] 1320 01:28:10,800 --> 01:28:14,630 -You know she offered us a job? -Did she? 1321 01:28:18,667 --> 01:28:20,667 Well, at least she had good taste. 1322 01:28:22,467 --> 01:28:24,067 Tempted, were you? 1323 01:28:25,133 --> 01:28:26,673 I was flattered. 1324 01:28:28,700 --> 01:28:29,900 Thought about it. 1325 01:28:31,800 --> 01:28:35,830 And then I thought, nah, better off with old-school. 1326 01:28:40,600 --> 01:28:42,670 -Do you want a lift? -You gonna let me drive for once? 1327 01:28:42,800 --> 01:28:45,930 [scoffs] Over my dead body. 1328 01:28:46,067 --> 01:28:49,627 [Vera laughs] Are you coming?