Emergency Services News
DONATE
No Result
View All Result
  • Police
  • Body-Worn Camera Footage
  • National Crime Agency
  • Police Pursuits
  • Police Dogs In Action
  • Court Results
  • Ambulance
  • Fire Service
  • NHS
  • Assaulted on Duty
  • Must See Videos
  • Guest Blog
  • Hoax Calls
  • Rewards & Discounts
  • About ESN
  • Contact
Emergency Services News
No Result
View All Result

Family Of Nicola Bulley Call Out “Appalling” Behaviour Of Sky News & ITV News

by John J Johnson
21 February 2023
in Emergency Services News
4 min read
2
Nicola Bulley: The Facts Surrounding The Release Of Personal Information
112
SHARES
5.6k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Follow Us: @ES_News_

The family of Nicola Bulley have called out some elements of the mainstream media for not respecting their privacy following the tragic news that Nicola’s body has been found

Yesterday, 20th February, a spokesperson for Lancashire Police confirmed that they had located Nicola’s body in the River Wyre.

The 45-year-old went missing on 27 January after vanishing when she took her dog for a walk by the River Wyre in Lancashire.

A spokesperson for the force said:

‘Sadly, we are now able to confirm that yesterday we recovered Nicola Bulley from the River Wyre.

‘Nicola’s family have been informed and are of course devastated. Our thoughts are with them at this time as well as with all her loved ones and the wider community.

‘We recognise the huge impact that Nicola’s disappearance has had on her family and friends, but also on the people of St Michael’s. We would like to thank all of those who have helped during what has been a hugely complex and highly emotional investigation.

‘Today’s development is not the outcome any of us would have wanted, but we hope that it can at least start to provide some answers for Nicola’s loved ones, who remain foremost in our thoughts. The case is now being handled by HM Coroner.’

In a statement released by Nicola’s family, they paid respect to Nicola and described how she was ‘the centre of our world’. They also spoke of how in the wake of Nicola’s tragic death, Nicola’s two young daughters will get the support they need from ‘the people who love them the most’.

But they also spoke about their anxiety and stress of having to deal with the intrusive practices of some elements of the mainstream media. They described how the conduct of some reporters has been ‘appalling’ and how the mainstream media must be held accountable for their conduct.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the family said:

‘Our Family Liaison officers have had to confirm our worst fears today. We will never be able to comprehend what Nikki had gone through in her last moments, and that will never leave us.

“We will never forget Nikki, how could we, she was the centre of our world, she was the one who made our lives so special and nothing will cast a shadow over that. “Our girls will get the support they need from the people who love them the most.

“And it saddens us to think that one day we will have to explain to them that the press & members of the public accused their dad of wrongdoing, misquoted & vilified friends & family. This is absolutely appalling; they have to be held accountable this cannot happen to another family.

“We tried last night to take in what we had been told in the day, only to have Sky News and ITV making contact with us directly when we expressly asked for privacy. They, again, have taken it upon themselves to run stories about us to sell papers and increase their own profiles.

“It is shameful they have acted in this way. Leave us alone now. Do the press and other media channels, and so-called professionals not know when to stop? These are our lives and our children’s lives.

“To those who genuinely helped and supported us privately, we thank you.

“The community support in St Michael’s, friends’, neighbours and strangers has been nothing short of comforting and heart-warming.

“Friends, you know who you are. Thank you. Our hearts truly break for others who have missing loved ones. Keep that hope alive.

“Finally, Nikki, you are no longer a missing person, you have been found, we can let you rest now. We love you, always have and always will, we’ll take it from here xx”

Both Sky News and ITV News have attracted criticism from the wider emergency services community owing to what many people perceive as their often ill-informed criticism of Lancashire Police during their search for Nicola.

Before you go...

WE NEED YOUR HELP.Here at Emergency Services News, we aim to tell you stories that the mainstream media are not interested in reporting. Whilst the MSM love to berate and ridicule the emergency services, who is there to report on the realities of serving on the front line?

Emergency Services News is currently a loss-making entity. But our team of volunteers, all former emergency services personnel, do not do it for the money.

We do it because we are sick and tired of the mainstream media constantly trying to undermine the men and women who put their lives on the line to keep you and your family safe.

How many MSM journalists who speak ill of the emergency services have actually dared to don the uniform and risk their own lives to save the life of a complete stranger? If you would like to help back our mission of reporting on fact-based news, then please consider helping to support us financially.

You can support emergency services news from as little as £1. It only takes a minute. Every contribution, however big or small, is vital for our future.

Please help us to continue to highlight the life-saving work of the emergency services, NHS and armed forces by becoming a supporter.

SUPPORT EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
Share45Tweet28

Related Posts

police cars
Emergency Services News

The Truth Behind the UK Government’s Police Recruitment Claims?

Police Condemn “Stupid and Dangerous” Laser Pen Attacks on Helicopters, Two Incidents in 24 Hours
Emergency Services News

Police Condemn “Stupid and Dangerous” Laser Pen Attacks on Helicopters, Two Incidents in 24 Hours

Brick-Wielding Thug Strikes Fearless Officer: The Shocking Frontline Reality for Our Unsung Heroes in Blue
Emergency Services News

Brick-Wielding Thug Strikes Fearless Officer: The Shocking Frontline Reality for Our Unsung Heroes in Blue

WATCH | Brave Nashville Police Officers Risk Their Lives to Stop Mass Shooting at School
Emergency Services News

WATCH | Brave Nashville Police Officers Risk Their Lives to Stop Mass Shooting at School

WATCH: Met Police Horse ‘Urbane’ Attacked by Unleashed Dog in Victoria Park: Heartfelt Thanks to Public Heroes
Emergency Services News

WATCH: Met Police Horse ‘Urbane’ Attacked by Unleashed Dog in Victoria Park: Heartfelt Thanks to Public Heroes

police officer
Emergency Services News

Detective Reinstated After Unjust Dismissal: Successful Appeal Sheds Light on Flawed Police Mobile Phone Policy

Load More

Comments 2

  1. steve white says:
    1 month ago

    The media have a lot to answer for with their continuous badgering of this family.

    Reply
  2. Tony says:
    1 month ago

    What have the Police Inspectors of the Underwater dive and search team asked their constables why they weren’t successful in finding the body of Nicola Bulley?
    Did they look thoroughly as it only took a couple walking their dog to find her.
    Have they thought of the possibility that she was held against her will somewhere and only placed in the river after the Police had searched the area?.

    Reply

Let us know what you think in the comments below Cancel reply

  • Police
  • Body-Worn Camera Footage
  • National Crime Agency
  • Police Pursuits
  • Police Dogs In Action
  • Court Results
  • Ambulance
  • Fire Service
  • NHS
  • Assaulted on Duty
  • Must See Videos
  • Guest Blog
  • Hoax Calls
  • Rewards & Discounts
  • About ESN
  • Contact
© Emergency Services News
No Result
View All Result
  • Police
  • Body-Worn Camera Footage
  • National Crime Agency
  • Police Pursuits
  • Police Dogs In Action
  • Court Results
  • Ambulance
  • Fire Service
  • NHS
  • Assaulted on Duty
  • Must See Videos
  • Guest Blog
  • Hoax Calls
  • Rewards & Discounts
  • About ESN
  • Contact

 

Loading Comments...