Article: 'Sympathies with family' ; At the inquest Toby's mother, addressing Det Chief Insp Steve Clay, of Humberside Police, said: "I am confused about Humberside Police and Lincolnshire Police taking the investigation and the length of time it took you to take it up.

At the inquest Toby's mother, addressing Det Chief Insp Steve Clay, of Humberside Police, said: "I am confused about Humberside Police and Lincolnshire Police taking the investigation and the length of time it took you to take it up.

"I feel there were failings in the investigation which caused Benjamin a great deal of anguish, which I think is unacceptable."

Det Chief Insp Clay said Somerby is an area usually covered by Lincolnshire Police. However, under protocol it is an area where either force could investigate.

He said there was a time delay in the case coming to him but once he took it on he investigated it quickly.

After the hearing, Lincolnshire Police declined to comment on ...

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