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Policing Minister's Bag Stolen During Police Conference

Dame Diana Johnson's possessions were taken while she spoke at the Police Superintendents' Association event in Kenilworth.

Overview

  • Dame Diana Johnson, Labour MP and policing minister, had her bag stolen at a police conference in Kenilworth.
  • The theft occurred between 11:00 and 13:15 on Tuesday at the Police Superintendents' Association's annual event.
  • Warwickshire Police are investigating the incident and have arrested a 56-year-old man from Coventry, who has been released on bail.
  • In her speech, Dame Diana criticized the rise in anti-social behavior, theft, and shoplifting under Conservative governance.
  • No security risks have been identified following the theft, according to the Home Office.