News International chief aggrieved at manner of journalist arrests

Source: The Guardian

News International's chief executive has expressed frustration with Scotland Yard after another Sun journalist was arrested by officers investigating alleged corrupt payments to officials.

In a strongly worded email to staff on Tuesday, chief executive Tom Mockridge complained that the Metropolitan police have ignored pleas from the company to ensure staff detained are treated in a dignified manner.

The 37 year old, male Sun journalist was arrested on Tuesday morning. A 29 year old male serving Sussex police officer was also arrested by detectives working for Operation Elveden. Both were taken to separate police stations and later bailed.

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