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Police Missed Chance to Save Murder Victim
25 Jun
Summary
- Woman feared for life during partner attack.
- Police left without forcing entry to home.
- Father claims death was preventable by police.
Michaela Hall, 49, was killed in 2021 by her partner Lee Kendall in Mount Hawke, north Cornwall. Her father, Peter Hall, is now pursuing legal action, asserting that police failed to respond adequately when alerted to the attack.
Ms. Hall had contacted a friend, expressing fear for her life during an assault by Kendall. Responding officers found no immediate sign of disturbance and departed without forcing entry, citing a lack of authority. Mr. Hall believes her death was preventable and that police intervention could have made a difference.
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