THE bag of British Policing Minister, Dame Diana Johnson, was stolen from the hotel where she gave a speech at the annual Police Superintendents’ Association (PSA) conference at a hotel in Kenilworth.
According to BBC News, thieves struck while Dame Diana was giving a speech blaming the Conservatives for an “epidemic of antisocial behaviour, theft and shoplifting.”
CrimesChroniclers learnt that a member of Home Office staff also had belongings taken.
In connection to the incident, a 56-year-old man from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of burglary but has been released on bail.
“No security risks has been identified,” Home Office confirmed.
Warwickshire Police confirmed it was investigating reports of a burglary at the Kenilworth hotel that hosted the PSA conference.
A police spokesperson said:
“The theft occurred some time between 11.00 BST-13.15 on Tuesday.
“Enquiries are ongoing. A 56-year-old man from Coventry has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.”
