There has been much speculation about what might have happened to Nicola Bulley on the 27th January 2023. The investigation represents a mix of traditional forensic science with more modern areas involving mobile phone evidence. However, a factor which will have caused problems for Lancashire Police is an outdoor crime scene, if that’s what the…

The significance of alcohol in a complainant’s blood sample is a frequent consideration in cases of sexual assault. Studies in the US have shown that this type of case is more likely to be dropped prior to trial and are less likely to be investigated or prosecuted when the victim used alcohol or drugs. In…