A child experiencing a mental health crisis, had to live in a police station for two days; no psychiatric places were available.

Chief Constable, Sir David Thompson said his force is understaffed and underfunded after cuts.
He condemned austerity for hitting the poorest areas hardest, and warned of rising crime as desperation increases.

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