Scotland Yard chief resigns

Britain’s most senior police officer sensationally resigned tonight over revelations surrounding the phone hacking scandal.

Sun, 17 Jul, 2011 - 20:38

Britain’s most senior police officer sensationally resigned tonight over revelations surrounding the phone hacking scandal.

Scotland Yard Commissioner Paul Stephenson cited allegations surrounding his association with former News of the World deputy editor Neil Wallis for his shock announcement.

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