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One of the other names being considered to lead the inquiry is former deputy chief constable Jim Gamble.

Benn has told it the police budget is a matter "for the justice minister to set and for the chief constable to prioritise".

After Brown fell to the ground the constable was heard to say "officer stabbed" over his radio.

Born in Mauritius, where he worked as a police constable, Mr Dursonial saved up for two years and sold his motorcycle to pay for the flights to the UK.

One of the officers, a police constable, remains under criminal investigation for the potential offence of perverting the course of justice, they added.