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PC thought murderer was making 'empty threats' before arson attack
Pc Gemma Quinn said she viewed Zak Bolland’s threats as empty and planned to arrest him later, as an inquest examines missed police opportunities.
- PC Gemma Quinn testified at Bolton Coroner's Court she did not think it necessary to arrest Zak Bolland after a 999 call from Michelle Pearson, despite his threats to her home on Jackson Street in Walkden.
- Quinn told the inquest she assessed Bolland's behavior as 'empty threats,' citing her 14 years of experience in Salford where such threats were unfortunately commonplace among individuals she encountered.
- Under questioning by barrister Anna Morris KC, Quinn admitted she could have attempted to arrest Bolland, who lived around 350 yards away, but prioritized completing incident paperwork instead.
- Less than three hours after officers left, Bolland and David Worrall firebombed the home, killing Michelle Pearson and her children Demi, Brandon, Lacie, and Lia in the attack.
- The eight-week inquest continues investigating whether police or agencies missed opportunities to protect the family, as Quinn tearfully stated: 'I carry the guilt every day.
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The Independent (US)Officer thought killer was making ’empty threats’ before firebombing – inquest
Pc Gemma Quinn told a coroner’s court she did not think it necessary to arrest Zak Bolland shortly before an arson attack in which five people died.
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