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Policeman jailed

Friday 25 March 1994 01:02 GMT
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Apoliceman who tried to frame a suspect by planting evidence was jailed for 18 months at Elgin sheriff court, north-east Scotland. Michael Hammerton, 25, of Thurso, was told that his attempt to pervert the course of justice was 'a blow to the heart' of the legal system.

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