1 00:00:00,923 --> 00:00:02,963 WATER DRIPS 2 00:00:36,763 --> 00:00:41,003 The victim is an 85-year-old male, a Mr Tomczyk. 3 00:00:41,003 --> 00:00:42,643 He asked me for money. 4 00:00:42,643 --> 00:00:44,803 When I opened wallet, he saw bank card. 5 00:00:44,803 --> 00:00:48,123 And he took that as well? He asked me for PIN. 6 00:00:48,123 --> 00:00:50,603 You're a very brave man. 7 00:00:53,003 --> 00:00:55,963 He didn't leave after you gave him the PIN, did he? 8 00:00:55,963 --> 00:00:58,003 I don't want to talk about it. 9 00:01:00,643 --> 00:01:03,083 Tell them I want them all watching that cash machine, 10 00:01:03,083 --> 00:01:05,163 and they don't leave until I say so. 11 00:01:10,203 --> 00:01:12,803 HONK HONKS Too late, boss. We missed him. 12 00:01:12,803 --> 00:01:14,683 What?! We must've missed him by seconds. 13 00:01:14,683 --> 00:01:16,363 CRASH 14 00:01:16,363 --> 00:01:18,603 We have to try something new. We have to. 15 00:01:21,763 --> 00:01:23,683 We just need a bigger boat. 16 00:01:23,683 --> 00:01:25,723 Ocean liner. Aircraft carrier. 17 00:01:25,723 --> 00:01:28,563 I've never made a request to the Force Tasking Group 18 00:01:28,563 --> 00:01:31,803 but I understand that many of you here are regular bidders 19 00:01:31,803 --> 00:01:34,123 so we're here to listen and to learn. 20 00:01:34,123 --> 00:01:36,523 I'd suggest having surveillance teams on stand-by 21 00:01:36,523 --> 00:01:39,323 just outside the plot. Yeah, that's crucial. 22 00:01:39,323 --> 00:01:41,603 You don't want word getting out there's surveillance 23 00:01:41,603 --> 00:01:43,443 going on in Shirley. 24 00:01:46,443 --> 00:01:48,203 If we shrink the plot, 25 00:01:48,203 --> 00:01:50,963 the odds of him offending obviously shrink, too. 26 00:01:50,963 --> 00:01:52,643 By how much? 27 00:01:52,643 --> 00:01:53,883 Well, based on past offences, 28 00:01:53,883 --> 00:01:56,523 they drop from one-in-three to one-in-six. 29 00:01:56,523 --> 00:01:58,283 One-in-six. 30 00:02:00,563 --> 00:02:04,083 You know what, they're still good odds. I'll take that. 31 00:02:04,083 --> 00:02:05,963 Now, for the first time, 32 00:02:05,963 --> 00:02:08,963 I really think we're in with a chance of a result, 33 00:02:08,963 --> 00:02:11,323 of stopping this man for good. 34 00:02:16,483 --> 00:02:18,883 CLOCK TICKS 35 00:02:20,923 --> 00:02:23,283 PRINTER BEEPS 36 00:02:25,163 --> 00:02:30,283 Ah, OK. I was very heartened by the support of the squad bosses. 37 00:02:30,283 --> 00:02:35,283 Thanks, Richard. But I won't lie, we've unleashed a beast here. 38 00:02:35,283 --> 00:02:37,363 We're going to the FTG with a begging bowl 39 00:02:37,363 --> 00:02:40,443 of optimistic proportions. Optimistic? 40 00:02:40,443 --> 00:02:42,483 As in, "Optimistic our boys'll beat Brazil." 41 00:02:42,483 --> 00:02:45,283 That's not optimism, that's more like a wilful delusion. 42 00:02:45,283 --> 00:02:47,403 Like when you sat the inspectors' exam, Nev. 43 00:02:47,403 --> 00:02:49,843 What if they say no? Are we're screwed? 44 00:02:49,843 --> 00:02:52,323 Basically. The Force Tasking Group is the only funding body 45 00:02:52,323 --> 00:02:54,603 that can write the sort of cheque we're after. Yeah. 46 00:02:54,603 --> 00:02:56,763 So we need to have answers to every question. 47 00:02:56,763 --> 00:02:59,123 Every last penny and officer we're requesting 48 00:02:59,123 --> 00:03:01,403 needs to be justified. We're not just selling the plan, 49 00:03:01,403 --> 00:03:03,683 we're selling the execution of the plan. Fat chance. 50 00:03:03,683 --> 00:03:06,003 Kenny, have you got something you'd like to add? No, Sir. 51 00:03:06,003 --> 00:03:07,563 Private joke. Fair enough. 52 00:03:07,563 --> 00:03:11,163 But I will say, though, if anyone isn't 100% behind this, 53 00:03:11,163 --> 00:03:14,283 there's still the chance to win the keys to a Vauxhall Astra. 54 00:03:14,283 --> 00:03:18,123 A nice silver one with stripes and lights on it. OK? 55 00:03:18,123 --> 00:03:20,763 Now, I'm told that the presentation of a bid 56 00:03:20,763 --> 00:03:22,763 is every bit as important as the contents, 57 00:03:22,763 --> 00:03:26,643 so any PowerPoint demons, please make themselves known. 58 00:03:26,643 --> 00:03:29,083 Wouldn't say I'm a demon, but I'm all right. He's brilliant. 59 00:03:29,083 --> 00:03:31,443 He did the slideshow at my 50th. Wasn't that for your 60th? 60 00:03:31,443 --> 00:03:34,083 OK. All proofed materials to Adam, please. 61 00:03:34,083 --> 00:03:36,643 Boss, it's a bad one - 62 00:03:36,643 --> 00:03:38,443 victim's been admitted to West Croydon 63 00:03:38,443 --> 00:03:41,363 and Patricia's on her way. That's all I've got. Oh, God. 64 00:03:41,363 --> 00:03:44,363 Nathan, can you start getting the presentation together? 65 00:03:44,363 --> 00:03:46,083 Neville, you come with me. 66 00:03:46,083 --> 00:03:48,203 We're on our way. 67 00:03:49,803 --> 00:03:51,763 SIREN WAILS 68 00:03:51,763 --> 00:03:54,283 I'm calling from the Metropolitan Police in London. 69 00:03:54,283 --> 00:03:57,723 That's right, the UK. I'm trying to reach Diane Cole. 70 00:03:57,723 --> 00:04:00,043 I'll hold, thank you. 71 00:04:01,763 --> 00:04:03,443 Nancy Cole, she's a widow. 72 00:04:03,443 --> 00:04:05,163 One daughter who lives in New Zealand, 73 00:04:05,163 --> 00:04:07,243 I'm trying to track her down. 74 00:04:07,243 --> 00:04:08,643 Has she been assaulted? 75 00:04:08,643 --> 00:04:11,003 TBC - she's been dozing since I got here. 76 00:04:11,003 --> 00:04:13,363 Consultant wants to see her before tests are carried out. 77 00:04:13,363 --> 00:04:14,923 Right. Thank you. 78 00:04:18,803 --> 00:04:23,283 Excuse me, hi. DS Neville Hylton, DCI Colin Sutton. She's in there. 79 00:04:23,283 --> 00:04:25,843 Yeah, just a couple of questions. Yes, of course. 80 00:04:36,923 --> 00:04:41,203 Nancy, my name's Colin Sutton. 81 00:04:42,243 --> 00:04:44,283 How are you feeling? 82 00:04:46,443 --> 00:04:50,523 You're in West Croydon Hospital and you're in very good hands. 83 00:04:53,123 --> 00:04:55,283 What, love? 84 00:04:56,363 --> 00:04:59,283 He interfered with me, you know. 85 00:05:04,043 --> 00:05:08,003 I'm very sorry to hear that, Nancy, I truly am. 86 00:05:09,683 --> 00:05:12,003 It took a lot of courage to tell me that. 87 00:05:13,443 --> 00:05:17,683 I think you're very brave and we're gonna look after you 88 00:05:17,683 --> 00:05:22,003 and help you in every way we can, all right? 89 00:05:22,003 --> 00:05:23,283 Thank you. 90 00:05:24,403 --> 00:05:28,083 Colin, it's her daughter. 91 00:05:28,083 --> 00:05:30,443 She wants to speak to whoever's in charge. 92 00:05:30,443 --> 00:05:32,763 What's her name? Diane. OK, thank you. 93 00:05:32,763 --> 00:05:35,763 Hello, Diane, my name's Colin Sutton. 94 00:05:35,763 --> 00:05:38,483 'Is it him? Did he come back?' 95 00:05:38,483 --> 00:05:39,963 I'm sorry? 96 00:05:39,963 --> 00:05:41,763 The Night Stalker. 97 00:05:42,803 --> 00:05:45,643 He attacked a woman in Mum's street ten years ago. 98 00:05:45,643 --> 00:05:47,243 Didn't you know that? 99 00:05:47,243 --> 00:05:49,443 Er... no. I've just come straight to the hospital, 100 00:05:49,443 --> 00:05:51,443 I'm still catching up on the details. 101 00:05:51,443 --> 00:05:53,803 'Details?' 102 00:05:53,803 --> 00:05:56,203 You don't know if it's him or not? 103 00:05:56,203 --> 00:05:58,883 There's a strong possibility that it is, yes. 104 00:05:58,883 --> 00:06:01,923 'Oh, God. She read about it in the local paper. 105 00:06:01,923 --> 00:06:05,683 SECOND PHONE RINGS 'Every attack, every article. 106 00:06:05,683 --> 00:06:07,523 'She always said she'd be next. 107 00:06:09,003 --> 00:06:11,723 'This is exactly what she dreaded.' Hi, DCI Sutton's phone. 108 00:06:11,723 --> 00:06:13,803 And I'm so far away. 109 00:06:13,803 --> 00:06:15,403 I'm sorry. 110 00:06:15,403 --> 00:06:17,123 'How is he still out there?' 111 00:06:17,123 --> 00:06:19,523 I wish I could answer that, but I'm afraid I can't. 112 00:06:21,563 --> 00:06:25,323 Was she erm... HER VOICE FALTERS 113 00:06:26,963 --> 00:06:29,443 'Was she raped?' I don't know, Diane. 114 00:06:29,443 --> 00:06:32,763 As soon as I have more information, I'll call you myself, I promise. 115 00:06:34,283 --> 00:06:36,683 'Now, what about coming over to see your mum?' 116 00:06:36,683 --> 00:06:38,363 I want to. 117 00:06:38,363 --> 00:06:40,283 But erm... I'm a single mum, 118 00:06:40,283 --> 00:06:41,643 'It's not easy.' 119 00:06:41,643 --> 00:06:45,363 Well if we can help with the arrangements, just let us know. 120 00:06:45,363 --> 00:06:48,763 Thank you. Have you got a pen? I'll give you our office number. 121 00:06:48,763 --> 00:06:50,603 OK, thanks. 122 00:06:51,803 --> 00:06:54,483 'It's 02079...' Sorry, hang on. 123 00:06:55,443 --> 00:06:56,483 OK. 124 00:06:56,483 --> 00:07:00,523 02079460739. 125 00:07:01,683 --> 00:07:03,603 0739, OK. 126 00:07:05,723 --> 00:07:07,483 Everything all right, Neville? 127 00:07:07,483 --> 00:07:10,243 Not exactly. That was Inspector Adler, 128 00:07:10,243 --> 00:07:12,443 one of the Staff Officers at the Yard. Uh-huh? 129 00:07:12,443 --> 00:07:14,443 He says he's managed to squeeze your application 130 00:07:14,443 --> 00:07:16,763 into the Force Tasking meeting today. Today?! 131 00:07:16,763 --> 00:07:19,963 You've got the 12:00pm slot. That's in 90 minutes! 132 00:07:19,963 --> 00:07:21,563 I said that. I said it's impossible. 133 00:07:21,563 --> 00:07:23,243 I'm not ready. I'm nothing like ready. 134 00:07:23,243 --> 00:07:25,603 I said all of that. I asked if you could come in next week. 135 00:07:25,603 --> 00:07:27,043 He goes - get this - he goes, 136 00:07:27,043 --> 00:07:29,283 "We're fully booked till the first week of November." 137 00:07:30,323 --> 00:07:33,203 That's six weeks away! Then he says, "If it's not a priority for you, 138 00:07:33,203 --> 00:07:35,083 "I could tell the DACs you're not bothered." 139 00:07:35,083 --> 00:07:36,763 It's not about not being bothered, 140 00:07:36,763 --> 00:07:39,043 we're in the middle of an investigation! Thank you. 141 00:07:39,043 --> 00:07:43,283 To which he says, "We're all busy these days, nature of the beast." 142 00:07:43,283 --> 00:07:45,043 So, it's now or November? Yeah. 143 00:07:45,043 --> 00:07:47,363 We'd better get going then, hadn't we. I reckon. 144 00:07:54,003 --> 00:07:56,763 What's another way of saying "forensically aware"? 145 00:07:57,963 --> 00:07:59,643 Evidentially cognisant? 146 00:07:59,643 --> 00:08:01,963 That's a bit of a mouthful. 147 00:08:03,443 --> 00:08:05,003 Evidentially savvy? 148 00:08:06,123 --> 00:08:08,123 Yeah. Yeah, that's good. 149 00:08:16,083 --> 00:08:18,723 Good luck, boss. Thanks. Bye. 150 00:08:21,283 --> 00:08:24,243 Hello, Alex. Morning, Sir. You all right? 151 00:08:26,683 --> 00:08:28,523 Shit! 152 00:08:29,723 --> 00:08:31,683 Neville! 153 00:08:33,123 --> 00:08:35,923 Lend us your warrant card, I left mine on my desk. 154 00:08:35,923 --> 00:08:38,763 What? Just give it to me. I look nothing like you! 155 00:08:38,763 --> 00:08:40,083 You're too modest. 156 00:08:40,083 --> 00:08:42,163 Couldn't you just explain to security? 157 00:08:42,163 --> 00:08:44,683 I could, but I'd probably miss next week's meeting as well. 158 00:08:48,483 --> 00:08:50,243 Chief Inspector Sutton? Yep. 159 00:08:50,243 --> 00:08:52,723 Len Adler, I spoke to one of your colleagues. Oh, yeah. 160 00:08:52,723 --> 00:08:56,003 Right, you'll be presenting to the DACs in five minutes. 161 00:08:59,123 --> 00:09:02,243 But, rather embarrassingly, two council leaders 162 00:09:02,243 --> 00:09:05,283 have lost their laptops in the last eight weeks. 163 00:09:05,283 --> 00:09:07,643 Here we can see the spread of the problem, 164 00:09:07,643 --> 00:09:10,083 with the main issues highlighted. 165 00:09:10,083 --> 00:09:12,603 That's Sue Akers sitting at the table 166 00:09:12,603 --> 00:09:14,243 and Lynne Owens on her right. 167 00:09:14,243 --> 00:09:16,683 Oh, yeah, I know them both. You do? 168 00:09:16,683 --> 00:09:19,123 Yeah, Lynne used to work with my wife at Surrey 169 00:09:19,123 --> 00:09:22,443 and Sue was the Child Protection DI at Islington when I worked up there. 170 00:09:22,443 --> 00:09:24,563 Can I have your presentation, please? 171 00:09:24,563 --> 00:09:26,043 No, I need it. 172 00:09:26,043 --> 00:09:28,243 Your memory stick, DVD or CD-ROM. 173 00:09:28,243 --> 00:09:30,683 Yeah, I know what you're talking about, I haven't got one. 174 00:09:33,243 --> 00:09:35,723 Thank you very much. We'll be in touch as soon as we can. 175 00:09:40,083 --> 00:09:42,523 DCI Sutton, Operation Minstead! 176 00:09:45,683 --> 00:09:48,323 Colin, how are you? I'm very well indeed, thanks, Ma'am. 177 00:09:48,323 --> 00:09:51,043 And thanks for slotting me in. How's Louise? 178 00:09:51,043 --> 00:09:54,283 She's very well indeed. Do give her my best. Yes, I will. 179 00:10:04,003 --> 00:10:06,923 I'm the acting SIO on Operation Minstead, 180 00:10:06,923 --> 00:10:10,043 an investigation targeting an unidentified offender 181 00:10:10,043 --> 00:10:13,363 who has carried out multiple rapes, assaults and burglaries 182 00:10:13,363 --> 00:10:15,723 on elderly victims in South East London 183 00:10:15,723 --> 00:10:18,083 dating back to 1992. 184 00:10:18,083 --> 00:10:19,443 CLEARS THROAT 185 00:10:19,443 --> 00:10:21,683 I believe the offender is both sufficiently prolific 186 00:10:21,683 --> 00:10:24,923 and provably active in the same area of Shirley 187 00:10:24,923 --> 00:10:26,843 that we can catch him in the act. 188 00:10:31,363 --> 00:10:34,203 Or that we have a very, very good chance. 189 00:10:34,203 --> 00:10:38,283 But to exploit that chance, I need, for an open-ended period, 190 00:10:38,283 --> 00:10:40,563 75 extra officers. 191 00:10:40,563 --> 00:10:42,283 Which I know is a significant, 192 00:10:42,283 --> 00:10:46,683 if not unprecedented number, with a huge cost implication. 193 00:10:46,683 --> 00:10:50,403 However, with those officers, ideally backed up by Air Support 194 00:10:50,403 --> 00:10:54,603 and with access to Central 3000, we can thread... 195 00:10:54,603 --> 00:10:56,723 we can... 196 00:10:56,723 --> 00:11:00,523 we can throw a net over these target streets, 197 00:11:00,523 --> 00:11:03,923 a net without holes, more to the point. 198 00:11:05,363 --> 00:11:08,443 My confidence in this plan is rooted in 199 00:11:08,443 --> 00:11:11,763 our subject's extraordinary levels of offending. 200 00:11:11,763 --> 00:11:16,603 To date, at least 30 rapes, attempted rapes and sexual assaults 201 00:11:16,603 --> 00:11:18,603 and over 100 burglaries, 202 00:11:18,603 --> 00:11:21,643 with a notable uptick in frequency in recent months. 203 00:11:24,043 --> 00:11:27,043 So, to add a geographic component to those figures... 204 00:11:36,643 --> 00:11:38,843 Er... look, Ma'am, the bottom line is this. 205 00:11:38,843 --> 00:11:42,203 I've got an 80-year-old women waiting for an HIV test. 206 00:11:42,203 --> 00:11:44,123 I've got a war hero who's too terrified 207 00:11:44,123 --> 00:11:47,683 to tell the family liaison officer what this man did to him. 208 00:11:47,683 --> 00:11:51,203 I've got an 81-year-old, half-blind lady clutching my arm, 209 00:11:51,203 --> 00:11:53,483 saying, "He interfered with me." 210 00:11:53,483 --> 00:11:55,843 This has got to stop, 211 00:11:55,843 --> 00:11:58,683 and we have all got to take responsibility for stopping it 212 00:11:58,683 --> 00:12:00,723 as soon as we can. 213 00:12:00,723 --> 00:12:05,563 This plan... this plan is our best shot at doing that. 214 00:12:14,443 --> 00:12:16,603 You're pushing on an open door, Colin. 215 00:12:55,523 --> 00:12:56,803 Thank you. 216 00:13:04,123 --> 00:13:06,203 RADIO: Stand by, stand by. 217 00:13:07,763 --> 00:13:09,883 So, here we are. 218 00:13:13,283 --> 00:13:16,803 Stupid question, where do all these hook up to? 219 00:13:16,803 --> 00:13:18,603 Feeds of every description - 220 00:13:18,603 --> 00:13:22,523 CCTV, hidden cameras, TFL footage, you name it. 221 00:13:24,283 --> 00:13:26,803 Can I ask you a question? Sure. 222 00:13:28,123 --> 00:13:31,043 Don't get me wrong, but how did you wangle this? 223 00:13:32,203 --> 00:13:35,483 Normally terrorism and/or kidnapping is the price of entry. 224 00:13:36,763 --> 00:13:40,883 I applied my teenage philosophy to asking girls out. 225 00:13:40,883 --> 00:13:42,483 Which was? 226 00:13:42,483 --> 00:13:44,683 That they can only say no. 227 00:13:44,683 --> 00:13:46,403 Which they generally did. 228 00:13:47,883 --> 00:13:49,723 Good for you. 229 00:13:54,683 --> 00:13:56,963 Are you telling us not to get too comfortable? 230 00:13:58,523 --> 00:14:02,083 Anything terror-related, you'll be out on your ear. 231 00:14:03,563 --> 00:14:05,843 But you knew that already. Mm-hm. 232 00:14:09,963 --> 00:14:12,963 It's a big train set. It's the biggest train set. 233 00:14:14,283 --> 00:14:16,763 If we don't catch him now, we never will. 234 00:14:23,363 --> 00:14:25,803 Drink there, love. Thanks, love. 235 00:14:31,483 --> 00:14:34,243 Buyer's remorse? What? 236 00:14:34,243 --> 00:14:37,203 You got what you wanted, now you're feeling the weight of it? 237 00:14:37,203 --> 00:14:39,123 Something like that, yeah. 238 00:14:46,323 --> 00:14:48,203 Oh, God, this looks like hard work. 239 00:14:48,203 --> 00:14:50,763 I just want to get it right, what I say to them. 240 00:14:50,763 --> 00:14:53,803 There's 75 bodies out there, night after night. 241 00:14:53,803 --> 00:14:56,843 That's 75 coppers I'm taking off the street and out of circulation. 242 00:14:56,843 --> 00:14:58,603 It's got to work, Louise, it's got to work. 243 00:14:58,603 --> 00:15:02,123 And you think your pep talk will be a deciding factor? 244 00:15:02,123 --> 00:15:05,003 I need them to start the way they mean to continue, yeah. 245 00:15:05,003 --> 00:15:08,163 Fair enough. Most of the 75 are new to Minstead, 246 00:15:08,163 --> 00:15:10,243 and they've got to grasp what we're dealing with, 247 00:15:10,243 --> 00:15:12,683 who we're dealing with, and how savvy he is. 248 00:15:12,683 --> 00:15:15,003 One slip up, one little chink of light through a curtain, 249 00:15:15,003 --> 00:15:17,363 one scrap of paper dropped in the street... That's good. 250 00:15:17,363 --> 00:15:20,683 What? What you just said, it's better than anything here. 251 00:15:20,683 --> 00:15:22,603 Well, thanks a lot (!) 252 00:15:22,603 --> 00:15:26,843 Go on, "One slip, one giveaway chink of light from a curtain..." 253 00:15:26,843 --> 00:15:30,763 One carelessly discarded item... No, what you said before was better. 254 00:15:30,763 --> 00:15:35,363 Oh. One scrap of paper dropped in the street 255 00:15:35,363 --> 00:15:38,443 is all that it will take... 256 00:15:38,443 --> 00:15:42,683 for this super-vigilant offender to abort his wicked mission 257 00:15:42,683 --> 00:15:44,763 and slip back into the shadows. 258 00:15:45,723 --> 00:15:50,323 You have to go out there absolutely convinced 259 00:15:50,323 --> 00:15:52,243 that tonight is the night. 260 00:15:52,243 --> 00:15:57,443 And you have to go out again and again, until it is our night. 261 00:15:57,443 --> 00:16:00,283 Now, beware distraction. 262 00:16:00,283 --> 00:16:04,163 One text message, one 30 second doze, 263 00:16:04,163 --> 00:16:06,443 one glance at Tottenham's goal difference 264 00:16:06,443 --> 00:16:08,083 and you could miss him. 265 00:16:08,083 --> 00:16:11,763 OK, all the details, all the planning, who's going where, 266 00:16:11,763 --> 00:16:13,963 the call-signs, the equipment, the vehicles, 267 00:16:13,963 --> 00:16:17,163 I'm leaving to specialist DSes who do this every day. 268 00:16:17,163 --> 00:16:20,523 They'll make a much better job of it than a pen-pushing SIO. 269 00:16:20,523 --> 00:16:22,643 I will, of course, always be available 270 00:16:22,643 --> 00:16:25,803 to sign off any overtime or expenses claims. 271 00:16:25,803 --> 00:16:27,803 THEY CHUCKLE 272 00:16:27,803 --> 00:16:33,163 17 years, that's how long this man has inflicted untold pain and fear 273 00:16:33,163 --> 00:16:35,963 on the most vulnerable members of our community. 274 00:16:35,963 --> 00:16:39,563 Not just ruining lives, but hastening their end. 275 00:16:41,283 --> 00:16:43,483 He thinks he owns those streets, 276 00:16:43,483 --> 00:16:46,443 like he owns the homes he breaks into. 277 00:16:47,803 --> 00:16:49,723 Go out and show him you do. 278 00:16:59,643 --> 00:17:02,483 We are all set to go live at nine. 279 00:17:02,483 --> 00:17:05,083 Observation points'll be radioing in any minute. 280 00:17:05,083 --> 00:17:07,363 What we've got here is all the available cameras 281 00:17:07,363 --> 00:17:11,203 on the edge of your plot - TFL, Met, Local Authority. 282 00:17:12,723 --> 00:17:14,163 DOG BARKS 283 00:17:33,963 --> 00:17:36,523 Call it in. 284 00:17:36,523 --> 00:17:38,003 'OP34 in position.' 285 00:17:38,003 --> 00:17:40,283 Confirm the position. 286 00:17:41,523 --> 00:17:43,003 Yeah, zooming in. 287 00:17:43,003 --> 00:17:45,883 'OP32 in position.' 'OP44 in position.' 288 00:17:45,883 --> 00:17:48,763 'OP27 in position.' 'OP29 in position.' 289 00:17:48,763 --> 00:17:52,043 'OP7 in position.' In position, OP23. 290 00:17:59,803 --> 00:18:01,843 OP16 in position. 291 00:18:05,003 --> 00:18:06,843 Top-up, guv. Thanks, Nathan. 292 00:18:06,843 --> 00:18:10,403 'OP2 in position.' 'OP28 in position.' 293 00:18:10,403 --> 00:18:12,123 'OP21 in position.' 294 00:18:12,123 --> 00:18:14,283 'OP8...' Yes, OP8 in position. 295 00:18:16,283 --> 00:18:19,203 MAN: You still taking one sugar? WOMAN: You should know by now. 296 00:18:19,203 --> 00:18:21,123 MAN CHUCKLES 297 00:18:22,803 --> 00:18:27,523 'OP20 in position.' 'OP1 in position.' 298 00:18:27,523 --> 00:18:30,443 That's all observation points checked in. Good luck, everyone. 299 00:18:55,923 --> 00:18:57,963 DISTANT SIREN WAIL 300 00:19:02,563 --> 00:19:04,603 DISTANT BARKING 301 00:19:37,083 --> 00:19:39,123 HE YAWNS. 302 00:20:13,283 --> 00:20:15,203 There's some coffee for you. 303 00:20:16,243 --> 00:20:17,963 Thank you. 304 00:20:26,843 --> 00:20:29,163 There's some fresh coffee, boss, if you fancy it. 305 00:20:29,163 --> 00:20:33,763 Oh, yeah, I'll come and get it. Long night, no shame in it. 306 00:20:33,763 --> 00:20:36,203 I'll let you know what's happening. 307 00:20:36,203 --> 00:20:38,003 Sir. Good evening. Good evening. 308 00:20:39,043 --> 00:20:40,923 Please, follow me. 309 00:20:40,923 --> 00:20:42,363 Who's that in the battle rattle? 310 00:20:42,363 --> 00:20:44,803 He's a Commander in Counter Terrorism. 311 00:20:47,323 --> 00:20:49,083 Hope they're not chucking us out already. 312 00:20:51,203 --> 00:20:53,843 We are being watched from the very top, though. 313 00:20:53,843 --> 00:20:58,123 And there's absolutely no guarantee that this'll pan out. 314 00:20:58,123 --> 00:21:00,803 Careful, boss, might be you winning keys to a panda car. 315 00:21:03,003 --> 00:21:05,163 Wouldn't bloody mind, right now. 316 00:21:05,163 --> 00:21:06,883 Thank you. 317 00:21:13,203 --> 00:21:15,243 INAUDIBLE 318 00:21:42,363 --> 00:21:44,923 I didn't really expect to catch him on the first night, 319 00:21:44,923 --> 00:21:47,763 but erm... But it would've been nice? 320 00:21:47,763 --> 00:21:50,963 Yeah. What's your plan today? 321 00:21:50,963 --> 00:21:53,923 I'll get my head down for a couple of hours, then I'll go in. 322 00:21:53,923 --> 00:21:56,443 And tonight? I'll go straight to the Control Room. 323 00:21:56,443 --> 00:21:59,243 Two hours sleep? 324 00:21:59,243 --> 00:22:00,963 Even Maggie Thatcher had three. 325 00:22:02,043 --> 00:22:04,083 I'll catch up at the weekend. 326 00:22:05,123 --> 00:22:06,523 OK. 327 00:22:08,363 --> 00:22:10,163 Bye, love. 328 00:22:13,603 --> 00:22:15,643 FAST TICKING 329 00:22:16,803 --> 00:22:18,923 HE SIGHS 330 00:22:18,923 --> 00:22:20,963 TICKING CONTINUES 331 00:22:22,083 --> 00:22:25,043 SLOW TICK-TOCK 332 00:22:25,043 --> 00:22:27,563 TAPS DRIPS 333 00:22:52,283 --> 00:22:54,323 TICKING STOPS. 334 00:22:58,723 --> 00:23:01,603 He was out last night. Three burglaries. 335 00:23:01,603 --> 00:23:04,203 On our plot? Bloody close, boss. 336 00:23:04,203 --> 00:23:06,523 Yeah, first two near Elmers End, 337 00:23:06,523 --> 00:23:09,163 and then third one here, at the back of Bethlem Royal Hospital. 338 00:23:09,163 --> 00:23:11,683 Burglaries, no contact with the victims? 339 00:23:11,683 --> 00:23:13,203 How do we know it's Minstead? 340 00:23:13,203 --> 00:23:16,963 Same tool-marks, panes removed, knick-knacks lined up outside. 341 00:23:16,963 --> 00:23:20,563 This last one's so near the plot - I mean, it's 200 yards, tops. 342 00:23:20,563 --> 00:23:23,043 It's like he knew. Don't give him credit. He's lucky. 343 00:23:23,043 --> 00:23:25,443 Yeah, over and over again. 344 00:23:26,563 --> 00:23:28,203 What are you thinking, boss? 345 00:23:28,203 --> 00:23:30,483 I'm thinking it's a shame we didn't have the 150 bodies 346 00:23:30,483 --> 00:23:31,963 we wanted, isn't it? 347 00:23:31,963 --> 00:23:36,243 What are the timings? The first two, 2:40am and 2:50. 348 00:23:36,243 --> 00:23:37,563 That's close together. 349 00:23:37,563 --> 00:23:39,723 At the first location, he failed to gain entry. 350 00:23:39,723 --> 00:23:41,683 What about the third? 3:30. 351 00:23:42,683 --> 00:23:44,323 Right. 352 00:23:44,323 --> 00:23:49,403 So, if he's at the second location for a minimum of ten minutes, 353 00:23:49,403 --> 00:23:52,643 it's taken him half an hour to get down to there. 354 00:23:52,643 --> 00:23:56,043 Well, he has to go through our plot. He's got to be in a car as well. 355 00:23:56,043 --> 00:23:58,843 My money's on Morton Way, straight down. 356 00:23:58,843 --> 00:24:01,923 We had a team on Morton Way, they only saw a handful of cars. 357 00:24:01,923 --> 00:24:04,603 Right, Adam, Neville, get down to Morton Way, 358 00:24:04,603 --> 00:24:06,163 see if you can find any CCTV. 359 00:24:06,163 --> 00:24:08,483 That could get tongues wagging locally, 360 00:24:08,483 --> 00:24:10,603 especially if a link's made to the robberies. 361 00:24:10,603 --> 00:24:13,083 Yeah. That's a good point, Cathy. You need a cover story. 362 00:24:13,083 --> 00:24:16,163 Say you're trying to ID a vehicle that outran a high-speed pursuit. 363 00:24:16,163 --> 00:24:17,763 Sounds good. After a hit-and-run. 364 00:24:17,763 --> 00:24:20,523 Then they won't ask why uniforms aren't dealing with it. 365 00:24:20,523 --> 00:24:21,963 Sounds better. 366 00:24:32,083 --> 00:24:33,363 Up on the right. 367 00:24:38,363 --> 00:24:40,443 St Joseph's Primary. 368 00:24:40,443 --> 00:24:42,843 Could be a shot of the road over the hedge. 369 00:24:42,843 --> 00:24:45,003 Yeah, let's hope they don't switch 'em off at night. 370 00:24:46,443 --> 00:24:49,723 We've had paedophiles try and photograph the kids before, 371 00:24:49,723 --> 00:24:52,203 so I'll need the Head's blessing. 372 00:24:52,203 --> 00:24:54,243 Hang on, do we look like paedophiles? 373 00:24:54,243 --> 00:24:56,363 Don't answer that. This was the wee hours, 374 00:24:56,363 --> 00:24:58,843 the kids were long gone. Rules are rules, I'm afraid. 375 00:24:58,843 --> 00:25:02,443 Give us the head's number, we'll be sure to say how helpful you've been. 376 00:25:02,443 --> 00:25:05,083 It's just the camera overlooking the street, you say? Mm-hm. 377 00:25:05,083 --> 00:25:06,923 Midnight to 6:00am, please. 378 00:25:06,923 --> 00:25:08,603 Mind me asking what this is about? 379 00:25:08,603 --> 00:25:11,683 Hit and run. We lost a suspect after a high-speed chase. 380 00:25:11,683 --> 00:25:14,403 And you think they came down Morton Way? That's right. 381 00:25:14,403 --> 00:25:17,203 Funny, I live opposite and I didn't hear a thing. 382 00:25:17,203 --> 00:25:19,683 And I'm a light sleeper. 383 00:25:19,683 --> 00:25:22,643 We really need to see that footage, Mr Wilson. 384 00:25:26,123 --> 00:25:30,083 3:05. That's exactly when we thought he'd take his journey, isn't it? 385 00:25:30,083 --> 00:25:32,483 And that's the only vehicle to go down Morton Way 386 00:25:32,483 --> 00:25:34,203 in our time frame. 387 00:25:34,203 --> 00:25:36,443 That looks like a small people carrier to me. 388 00:25:36,443 --> 00:25:39,683 Yeah, maybe a Zafira. 389 00:25:39,683 --> 00:25:43,363 Oh, what's his name, Andy Wooller, the vehicles expert, he'll tell us. 390 00:25:43,363 --> 00:25:45,923 Should be able to help with the numbers in circulation, too. 391 00:25:45,923 --> 00:25:47,723 Shame we couldn't get a fucking reg. 392 00:25:47,723 --> 00:25:50,003 And that's the only CCTV camera in the street? 393 00:25:50,003 --> 00:25:52,523 Yeah, the school aside, Morton Way's all residential. 394 00:25:52,523 --> 00:25:54,923 There's a couple of cameras, but they're all cheap systems 395 00:25:54,923 --> 00:25:57,283 trained on front doors, nothing on the road. 396 00:25:57,283 --> 00:26:00,443 Oh, come on, we likely know what car he drives - that's huge. 397 00:26:00,443 --> 00:26:02,483 We're not chasing shadows any more. 398 00:26:16,123 --> 00:26:19,003 She's stable, but she's not eating solids. 399 00:26:19,003 --> 00:26:22,243 Still? Yeah. They're very worried about her weight and blood pressure. 400 00:26:22,243 --> 00:26:25,203 I'm worried, too. Yeah. That loss of appetite... 401 00:26:25,203 --> 00:26:27,723 is that due to shock, or is that a symptom of something else? 402 00:26:27,723 --> 00:26:28,883 The former. 403 00:26:30,363 --> 00:26:32,163 As you know, she tested negative for rape, 404 00:26:32,163 --> 00:26:35,963 but digital penetration did occur. Far as I'm concerned, that IS rape. 405 00:26:38,123 --> 00:26:41,563 You speak to the daughter again? This afternoon. 406 00:26:41,563 --> 00:26:44,843 Any time you want me to relieve you there, boss... Oh, thanks, Patricia. 407 00:26:44,843 --> 00:26:47,283 She wants to come over, but she's a single parent. 408 00:26:47,283 --> 00:26:50,563 I think, logistically, it's tough. Maybe financially, too. 409 00:26:50,563 --> 00:26:53,443 Auckland to London can't be cheap. Yeah. 410 00:26:53,443 --> 00:26:56,003 I'd love to help her, but we wouldn't get the funds, would we? 411 00:26:56,003 --> 00:26:58,043 No, we wouldn't, not these days. 412 00:27:09,883 --> 00:27:13,523 Definitely a Zafira, not a doubt in my mind. 413 00:27:13,523 --> 00:27:17,243 Looking at the Vauxhall paint chart, it's either silver or grey. 414 00:27:17,243 --> 00:27:20,563 Unfortunately, they're two of the most popular colours. 415 00:27:20,563 --> 00:27:23,483 But I'm confident, from the roofline and window shape, 416 00:27:23,483 --> 00:27:25,243 it's a B-model Zafira. 417 00:27:25,243 --> 00:27:26,723 That's got to narrow it down? 418 00:27:26,723 --> 00:27:29,083 It gives us a circulation figure. 419 00:27:29,083 --> 00:27:32,283 I wouldn't say "narrow". Go on? 48,000. 420 00:27:32,283 --> 00:27:34,003 Whew. Nationwide? 421 00:27:34,003 --> 00:27:37,563 Well, so we prioritise the ones registered in South London. 422 00:27:37,563 --> 00:27:40,363 Nah, doesn't work like that. What d'you mean, Guv? 423 00:27:40,363 --> 00:27:42,163 I mean there's no correlation 424 00:27:42,163 --> 00:27:44,043 between registration and current address. 425 00:27:44,043 --> 00:27:45,723 I've been here before. 426 00:27:45,723 --> 00:27:47,963 What, Bellfield? Yeah. 427 00:27:47,963 --> 00:27:49,483 But you got him. 428 00:27:49,483 --> 00:27:52,283 Didn't get his poxy van, though, and the driver nearly killed us. 429 00:27:52,283 --> 00:27:54,603 Isn't it possible that one bad experience 430 00:27:54,603 --> 00:27:56,323 is blinding you to a good lead? 431 00:27:56,323 --> 00:27:58,523 It's the lessons of history, Cathy. 432 00:27:58,523 --> 00:28:01,483 I get that, I do, but we've got, what, 75 plus on surveillance? 433 00:28:01,483 --> 00:28:02,803 Surely we can spare... 434 00:28:02,803 --> 00:28:05,123 No, we can't spare anyone. Not one body. 435 00:28:05,123 --> 00:28:08,763 Less bodies means we either shrink the plot or spread the teams. 436 00:28:08,763 --> 00:28:10,923 Given that we missed him by 200 yards last night, 437 00:28:10,923 --> 00:28:13,243 how does either of those sound like a good idea? 438 00:28:14,523 --> 00:28:17,003 You heard the man. We can gather the Zafira number plates 439 00:28:17,003 --> 00:28:20,043 as and when we see them locally, but that's it. 440 00:28:20,043 --> 00:28:21,523 We're not compromising an op 441 00:28:21,523 --> 00:28:24,883 we've worked so hard to stage and finance, all right? 442 00:28:24,883 --> 00:28:27,803 Good. Thank you. Thanks, Andy. Thanks, everyone. 443 00:28:29,123 --> 00:28:30,923 Thank you. 444 00:28:30,923 --> 00:28:32,883 You OK? Yeah. 445 00:28:32,883 --> 00:28:34,883 Can you update Simon for me? 446 00:28:34,883 --> 00:28:36,803 Yeah, course, yeah. 447 00:28:36,803 --> 00:28:39,803 You're a bit of a paradox, boss, aren't you? Eh? 448 00:28:39,803 --> 00:28:42,363 A cautious man who puts all his eggs in one basket. 449 00:28:42,363 --> 00:28:44,403 I thought you made the better case. 450 00:28:44,403 --> 00:28:46,763 Soft touch. Maybe I'm demob happy. 451 00:28:46,763 --> 00:28:48,883 Hm? 452 00:28:48,883 --> 00:28:51,283 Yeah, I thought you'd forgotten. Oh, your SIO course. 453 00:28:51,283 --> 00:28:53,083 Tomorrow. Two weeks? 454 00:28:53,083 --> 00:28:55,043 For what it's worth, I did try and postpone it, 455 00:28:55,043 --> 00:28:57,843 but the next one's not for months, there's no guarantee of a place... 456 00:28:57,843 --> 00:29:00,523 Forget it. Forget it, Nathan, you've got to go. You've got to go. 457 00:29:00,523 --> 00:29:03,163 Yeah. Good luck. I'll see you in two weeks. Thanks, boss. 458 00:29:03,163 --> 00:29:05,963 I've got a Diane Cole on the phone. 459 00:29:05,963 --> 00:29:08,043 She says you promised to give her an update. 460 00:29:08,043 --> 00:29:10,283 Oh... Do you want me to handle this? 461 00:29:10,283 --> 00:29:12,803 No. Can you put it through to Simon's meeting room? 462 00:29:12,803 --> 00:29:14,883 And walk with me. 463 00:29:16,883 --> 00:29:19,883 You know we're losing Nathan for a couple of weeks? Yeah, I know. 464 00:29:19,883 --> 00:29:22,523 How d'you feel about filling in as my deputy? 465 00:29:22,523 --> 00:29:25,203 It's an attractive package: loads more responsibility, 466 00:29:25,203 --> 00:29:26,963 no increase in pay or rank, 467 00:29:26,963 --> 00:29:29,563 just a requirement to survive on two hours' kip a night. 468 00:29:29,563 --> 00:29:32,043 Thought you'd never ask. You're a good bloke, Nev. 469 00:29:35,123 --> 00:29:37,723 Hello, Diane? It's Colin Sutton. I'm sorry to keep you waiting. 470 00:29:37,723 --> 00:29:41,003 'No, it's OK. Have you seen Mum?' 471 00:29:41,003 --> 00:29:44,883 Yes, I have. She's still very weak, but she seems more cheerful. 472 00:29:44,883 --> 00:29:46,683 That's good. TIMER DINGS 473 00:29:46,683 --> 00:29:50,763 Sorry, I'm just making my son a hot drink before bed. 474 00:29:50,763 --> 00:29:52,683 'No problem.' 475 00:29:52,683 --> 00:29:54,763 Have you ever been to New Zealand? 476 00:29:54,763 --> 00:29:56,363 I'm afraid not, no. 477 00:29:56,363 --> 00:29:59,323 I've seen Lord Of The Rings, if that counts. 478 00:29:59,323 --> 00:30:01,643 It's not all as scenic as that, believe me. 479 00:30:01,643 --> 00:30:04,363 So, erm... she's in better spirits? 480 00:30:04,363 --> 00:30:06,403 Yes, much better, yeah. 481 00:30:06,403 --> 00:30:08,163 She's still not eating, 482 00:30:08,163 --> 00:30:10,363 which, after two weeks, is concerning. 483 00:30:10,363 --> 00:30:12,203 Right. But she's on the drip, though? 484 00:30:12,203 --> 00:30:14,763 'Yes, she is, and the doctors are doing everything they can, 485 00:30:14,763 --> 00:30:16,843 'but they are worried about malnutrition.' 486 00:30:16,843 --> 00:30:19,843 God. Do you know why she won't eat? 487 00:30:19,843 --> 00:30:23,403 She says she's just got no appetite. It's the shock of it all. 488 00:30:23,403 --> 00:30:27,163 'She's so quiet on the phone. So frail. 489 00:30:27,163 --> 00:30:28,923 'It's not like Mum at all.' 490 00:30:30,043 --> 00:30:33,043 I think you should get over here as soon as you can, Diane. 491 00:30:33,043 --> 00:30:36,043 I know you said it's not that easy, from a childcare point of view... 492 00:30:36,043 --> 00:30:38,403 'No, I-I hear you. 493 00:30:38,403 --> 00:30:40,763 'I'll book a flight now.' 494 00:30:40,763 --> 00:30:44,523 Great. I wish we could help you financially, I really do. 495 00:30:44,523 --> 00:30:46,323 'That's OK. Don't worry.' 496 00:30:48,963 --> 00:30:50,803 Coming so close is disappointing, 497 00:30:50,803 --> 00:30:53,363 galling - there's no getting away from it. 498 00:30:53,363 --> 00:30:54,763 At the same time, 499 00:30:54,763 --> 00:30:59,043 it proves he's currently active and we are right where we should be. 500 00:30:59,043 --> 00:31:01,243 I'm certain we'll get a second chance - 501 00:31:01,243 --> 00:31:04,443 but only if we stay sharp and focused. 502 00:31:04,443 --> 00:31:06,203 All right? 503 00:31:06,203 --> 00:31:08,403 Neville's got your car keys, maps and briefing notes. 504 00:31:08,403 --> 00:31:10,283 Good luck. Thank you very much. 505 00:31:10,283 --> 00:31:11,843 ALL THANK HIM 506 00:31:14,523 --> 00:31:17,443 INDISTINCT POLICE RADIOS 507 00:31:19,563 --> 00:31:21,363 RADIO: '..in position.' 508 00:31:21,363 --> 00:31:23,003 '32 in position.' 509 00:31:23,003 --> 00:31:25,243 '29 in position.' 510 00:31:39,803 --> 00:31:42,683 CLOCK TICKING 511 00:32:01,403 --> 00:32:03,683 FLOORBOARD CREAKS 512 00:32:05,683 --> 00:32:07,763 SOFT CLICK 513 00:32:14,603 --> 00:32:16,763 FAINT CLATTERING 514 00:32:18,603 --> 00:32:20,723 FAINT THUD 515 00:32:22,683 --> 00:32:24,163 FAINT THUD 516 00:32:24,163 --> 00:32:26,003 DIAL TONE 517 00:32:30,563 --> 00:32:32,723 WOMAN: 'Operator. Which service do you require?' 518 00:32:32,723 --> 00:32:35,883 HUSHED: Police! He's breaking in! 519 00:32:35,883 --> 00:32:37,843 'I'm sorry, did you say police?' 520 00:32:37,843 --> 00:32:40,123 Yes. He's in my house. 521 00:32:40,123 --> 00:32:41,883 'What's your name and address, please?' 522 00:32:41,883 --> 00:32:43,843 FAINT CLATTER Oh, he's in the kitchen... 523 00:32:43,843 --> 00:32:45,443 'I can get someone to you right away.' 524 00:32:45,443 --> 00:32:47,963 Oh, God, he's in the kitchen! 'Give me your name and address?' 525 00:32:47,963 --> 00:32:51,483 Sheila Walsh. 126 Menton Road, Lambeth. 526 00:32:51,483 --> 00:32:53,323 'Thank you, Sheila. 527 00:32:53,323 --> 00:32:56,043 'I want you to keep talking to me, OK?' OK. 528 00:32:56,043 --> 00:32:58,203 'Is there an intruder in your home, Sheila?' 529 00:32:58,203 --> 00:33:00,403 Yes, he's downstairs! 530 00:33:00,403 --> 00:33:02,643 'And do you think it's someone known to you?' 531 00:33:02,643 --> 00:33:04,603 What? No. 532 00:33:04,603 --> 00:33:06,163 CREAKING 533 00:33:06,163 --> 00:33:08,803 He's in the dining room. 534 00:33:08,803 --> 00:33:11,323 'How do you know he's in the dining room, Sheila?' 535 00:33:11,323 --> 00:33:13,443 I never go in there. 536 00:33:13,443 --> 00:33:16,523 The hinges squeak. 537 00:33:16,523 --> 00:33:18,803 'Sheila? The police are on their way, OK?' 538 00:33:18,803 --> 00:33:20,563 SHEILA WHIMPERS 'Stay with me, Sheila. 539 00:33:20,563 --> 00:33:23,203 'I need you to tell me what's happening.' 540 00:33:23,203 --> 00:33:24,883 I can't hear anyth... 541 00:33:26,123 --> 00:33:27,323 SOFT FOOTSTEP 542 00:33:27,323 --> 00:33:30,243 'Sheila?' He's coming upstairs... 543 00:33:30,243 --> 00:33:32,163 'Can you lock the door, Sheila?' 544 00:33:32,163 --> 00:33:34,843 FLOORBOARDS CREAKING 545 00:33:34,843 --> 00:33:37,843 No. 'Is there somewhere you can hide, Sheila?' 546 00:33:37,843 --> 00:33:39,963 A cupboard, or an en suite? 547 00:33:43,163 --> 00:33:44,483 Sheila? 548 00:33:44,483 --> 00:33:47,043 CLOCK TICKING 549 00:33:52,323 --> 00:33:53,763 Sheila? 550 00:33:55,563 --> 00:33:57,043 SHEILA GASPS 551 00:33:57,043 --> 00:33:58,363 'Sheila, what's happening?' 552 00:33:58,363 --> 00:34:00,923 The police are coming! The police are coming! 553 00:34:00,923 --> 00:34:02,723 SHEILA CRYING MAN: Fucking bitch! 554 00:34:02,723 --> 00:34:04,283 'Sheila? Sheila?' 555 00:34:04,283 --> 00:34:07,283 MUFFLED, CRYING: The police are coming! Argh! 556 00:34:09,203 --> 00:34:12,283 SIRENS ON 557 00:34:17,283 --> 00:34:19,403 There he is! 558 00:34:19,403 --> 00:34:20,723 Stop, stop, stop! 559 00:34:23,363 --> 00:34:26,523 MP, MP from Lima Oscar Three One, active. 560 00:34:26,523 --> 00:34:28,963 PC 1263 chasing suspect on foot. 561 00:34:28,963 --> 00:34:31,243 PANTING 562 00:34:31,243 --> 00:34:33,443 DOG BARKING 563 00:34:33,443 --> 00:34:34,843 MAN GRUNTS 564 00:34:40,483 --> 00:34:42,523 We're monitoring a CAD from LX, 565 00:34:42,523 --> 00:34:44,043 a foot-chase following a break-in 566 00:34:44,043 --> 00:34:46,203 at the home of an elderly woman in Lambeth. 567 00:34:46,203 --> 00:34:48,483 That's got to be ten miles from the plot. 568 00:34:48,483 --> 00:34:51,483 We're patching into the radio now. 569 00:34:51,483 --> 00:34:54,403 POLICEMAN: 'East on Holden Avenue, east on Holden Avenue.' 570 00:34:54,403 --> 00:34:56,323 East on Holden Avenue received. 571 00:34:56,323 --> 00:34:58,963 Can you zoom in on the map? Yep. Zooming in. 572 00:35:06,843 --> 00:35:08,563 HE GRUNTS 573 00:35:14,163 --> 00:35:17,243 In rear alley off Holden Avenue. Heading north. 574 00:35:19,483 --> 00:35:22,123 'Can't get a car in front of him. He's avoiding the roads.' 575 00:35:22,123 --> 00:35:25,083 OK, looks like he's using the gardens and the back alleys. 576 00:35:26,243 --> 00:35:28,723 DOG BARKS 577 00:35:28,723 --> 00:35:31,723 PANTING 578 00:35:37,643 --> 00:35:40,563 Gondor Road, Gondor Road. Heading west. 579 00:35:42,523 --> 00:35:45,123 PANTING 580 00:35:52,763 --> 00:35:54,963 North through Barstock Road estate. 581 00:35:54,963 --> 00:35:57,883 North through Barstock Road estate, received. 582 00:36:08,043 --> 00:36:09,883 'Heading out the estate into a park.' 583 00:36:09,883 --> 00:36:11,083 Received. 584 00:36:40,283 --> 00:36:42,763 'Creekside Retail Park.' 585 00:36:42,763 --> 00:36:46,043 We think there's a TFL camera adjacent to the retail park. 586 00:36:47,523 --> 00:36:49,403 Hooking up now. 587 00:37:04,803 --> 00:37:06,603 BATON CLICKS 588 00:37:11,163 --> 00:37:12,963 Looks like he's checking out the van. 589 00:37:35,723 --> 00:37:36,923 Fuck! 590 00:37:41,283 --> 00:37:42,643 Suspect lost. 591 00:37:42,643 --> 00:37:45,003 'Creekside Retail Park.' 592 00:37:48,603 --> 00:37:50,363 HE SIGHS 593 00:38:02,163 --> 00:38:05,523 You know, he disappeared for a year after he featured on Crimewatch. 594 00:38:05,523 --> 00:38:07,723 You don't know that's why he stopped. 595 00:38:07,723 --> 00:38:09,843 It's a big coincidence, though, isn't it? 596 00:38:09,843 --> 00:38:11,163 He'll go to ground now. 597 00:38:11,163 --> 00:38:13,723 A near miss might have the opposite effect. 598 00:38:13,723 --> 00:38:15,963 It might make him feel invincible. 599 00:38:15,963 --> 00:38:17,483 Reckless. 600 00:38:18,643 --> 00:38:21,123 Some offenders, maybe, but... HE YAWNS 601 00:38:21,123 --> 00:38:22,763 ..not him. 602 00:38:22,763 --> 00:38:25,523 You need some sleep. 603 00:38:25,523 --> 00:38:27,003 Mm. 604 00:38:28,683 --> 00:38:30,563 I wonder if he sleeps. 605 00:38:30,563 --> 00:38:32,963 What? Doesn't seem like he sleeps. 606 00:38:32,963 --> 00:38:34,363 Course he sleeps. 607 00:38:34,363 --> 00:38:37,363 The PC who chased him last night is 24. 608 00:38:37,363 --> 00:38:40,963 He runs a marathon every year. I'm talking under four hours. 609 00:38:40,963 --> 00:38:43,283 And it's not enough, not fast enough. 610 00:38:44,403 --> 00:38:46,203 Who IS this bloke? 611 00:38:46,203 --> 00:38:48,523 He's been active for nearly two decades, 612 00:38:48,523 --> 00:38:52,683 so he's no spring chicken - 35, minimum - 613 00:38:52,683 --> 00:38:55,763 but nothing slows him down, nothing breaks his stride. 614 00:38:55,763 --> 00:38:59,923 He's driven by the weirdest psycho-sexual urges imaginable, 615 00:38:59,923 --> 00:39:03,923 but he is in complete control the whole time, of-of himself, 616 00:39:03,923 --> 00:39:06,403 of his crimes, of his victims... 617 00:39:06,403 --> 00:39:08,443 He's just a man, Colin. 618 00:39:08,443 --> 00:39:12,523 A sad, sorry, messed-up excuse for a man. 619 00:39:16,003 --> 00:39:18,723 Yeah. Yeah, you're right. 620 00:39:18,723 --> 00:39:20,243 I am. 621 00:39:20,243 --> 00:39:22,683 And you need some sleep. 622 00:39:22,683 --> 00:39:23,923 Hm? 623 00:39:26,443 --> 00:39:28,363 Get some sleep. 624 00:39:31,403 --> 00:39:34,243 And if you got to Lewisham at 12 instead of ten, 625 00:39:34,243 --> 00:39:37,163 the world wouldn't come to an end. DOOR SHUTS 626 00:39:38,723 --> 00:39:41,323 TICKING 627 00:40:12,483 --> 00:40:16,403 Guv? Diane's plane was delayed leaving Auckland. 628 00:40:16,403 --> 00:40:18,923 What time's she getting in? 10:30 tonight. 629 00:40:18,923 --> 00:40:21,683 Oh, dear. I can be the welcome party? 630 00:40:21,683 --> 00:40:23,323 Erm... 631 00:40:23,323 --> 00:40:25,283 No, no, no, I-I wanna be there. 632 00:40:25,283 --> 00:40:27,603 Thanks, Patricia. I'll come fetch you. 633 00:40:27,603 --> 00:40:29,323 Ooh, please. Yeah. 634 00:40:36,683 --> 00:40:39,163 MUFFLED VOICES 635 00:40:39,163 --> 00:40:41,363 I'm serious. I'm starting to think he can't be nicked. 636 00:40:41,363 --> 00:40:44,443 What? He's a fucking night duty burglar who got lucky! 637 00:40:44,443 --> 00:40:46,763 17 years - that's not luck. Boss. 638 00:40:46,763 --> 00:40:49,603 Morning, Guv. Morning. 639 00:40:49,603 --> 00:40:51,723 Oh, Patricia was just after you. 640 00:40:51,723 --> 00:40:53,283 Yeah, she got me. Thanks, Nev. 641 00:41:02,843 --> 00:41:05,683 Ground crew are gonna get her through passport control. 642 00:41:05,683 --> 00:41:08,363 Oh, good. PHONE RINGS 643 00:41:08,363 --> 00:41:10,243 This is Patricia. 644 00:41:12,883 --> 00:41:15,003 What time was this? 645 00:41:16,283 --> 00:41:18,563 Well, do you have any more information? 646 00:41:21,203 --> 00:41:24,243 OK. Thanks for letting me know. 647 00:41:26,243 --> 00:41:28,123 What is it? 648 00:41:29,563 --> 00:41:31,123 Patricia? 649 00:41:34,163 --> 00:41:36,083 Oh, no... 650 00:41:36,083 --> 00:41:38,083 An hour ago. 651 00:41:38,083 --> 00:41:39,643 Less. 652 00:41:46,683 --> 00:41:49,723 DISTANT TANNOY ANNOUNCEMENTS 653 00:42:01,043 --> 00:42:03,203 If they let her have the phone in the hospital, 654 00:42:03,203 --> 00:42:06,203 you can speak to her when you get home from school. OK? 655 00:42:06,203 --> 00:42:08,283 Look, I've gotta go. 656 00:42:08,283 --> 00:42:09,883 I love you. Bye. 657 00:42:09,883 --> 00:42:11,363 Diane? 658 00:42:11,363 --> 00:42:13,723 I'm Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton. 659 00:42:13,723 --> 00:42:17,203 This is family liaison officer Detective Constable Patricia Henry. 660 00:42:17,203 --> 00:42:18,803 Can we go straight to the hospital? 661 00:42:18,803 --> 00:42:22,763 Er, yeah. Let's just step over here for a moment, shall we? Take a seat. 662 00:42:28,603 --> 00:42:31,803 I'm afraid I've got some very bad news. 663 00:42:31,803 --> 00:42:34,243 I'm afraid your mother died this evening. 664 00:42:37,603 --> 00:42:39,283 I'm sorry. 665 00:42:39,283 --> 00:42:41,483 SHE SOBS 666 00:42:43,683 --> 00:42:46,403 I'm so very, very sorry. 667 00:42:46,403 --> 00:42:49,683 This has taken everyone by surprise, Diane, 668 00:42:49,683 --> 00:42:52,163 including the doctors. 669 00:42:52,163 --> 00:42:54,763 You remember that she'd stopped eating? 670 00:42:54,763 --> 00:42:59,723 The effects of that on her general health were profound. 671 00:42:59,723 --> 00:43:02,403 Was... Was she in pain? 672 00:43:02,403 --> 00:43:04,243 Did she say anything? 673 00:43:04,243 --> 00:43:06,883 I only spoke to the hospital briefly, 674 00:43:06,883 --> 00:43:10,603 but my understanding is she died peacefully in her sleep. 675 00:43:11,843 --> 00:43:13,763 Are you any nearer to catching him? 676 00:43:15,043 --> 00:43:17,403 I believe so, yeah. When you do... 677 00:43:17,403 --> 00:43:18,803 he'll go down for murder, right? 678 00:43:18,803 --> 00:43:21,363 Because he basically killed her that night. 679 00:43:21,363 --> 00:43:22,883 Oh, it's complicated. 680 00:43:22,883 --> 00:43:25,003 How is it complicated? 681 00:43:25,003 --> 00:43:26,723 Legally speaking, er, 682 00:43:26,723 --> 00:43:28,883 it'll come down to something called causation. 683 00:43:28,883 --> 00:43:30,883 And what does that mean? 684 00:43:30,883 --> 00:43:33,803 Well, let's not get into that. No, I-I want to go into it now! 685 00:43:35,683 --> 00:43:39,803 Medically speaking, your mum died because of a lack of food. 686 00:43:39,803 --> 00:43:42,283 "Malnutrition" is what it'll say on the death certificate. 687 00:43:42,283 --> 00:43:44,963 Well, when she was attacked, she stopped eating. 688 00:43:44,963 --> 00:43:47,523 There's your causation. 689 00:43:47,523 --> 00:43:50,123 Diane... Are you telling me that she wouldn't still be alive 690 00:43:50,123 --> 00:43:52,723 if he hadn't done what he did? 691 00:43:52,723 --> 00:43:55,403 No. No, I'm not saying that. 692 00:43:55,403 --> 00:43:58,123 I'm just saying be prepared for disappointment. 693 00:43:58,123 --> 00:44:00,523 Because... in the eyes of the law, 694 00:44:00,523 --> 00:44:03,363 that chain of events, um... 695 00:44:03,363 --> 00:44:06,363 will struggle to meet the legal definition of murder. 696 00:44:06,363 --> 00:44:08,643 Or even manslaughter. 697 00:44:08,643 --> 00:44:11,283 Malnutrition? Oh, my God. 698 00:44:14,443 --> 00:44:16,363 I'm so sorry. 699 00:44:18,403 --> 00:44:20,523 Diane, when we catch this man - 700 00:44:20,523 --> 00:44:23,323 and we WILL catch him - 701 00:44:23,323 --> 00:44:27,523 that's the time to give him your focus and attention. 702 00:44:27,523 --> 00:44:30,363 The trial, the verdict, the sentencing, 703 00:44:30,363 --> 00:44:31,563 that's what they're for. 704 00:44:31,563 --> 00:44:33,323 SHE SNIFFS 705 00:44:33,323 --> 00:44:36,163 But in the meantime, you need to grieve for your mum. 706 00:44:36,163 --> 00:44:41,323 And in order to do that properly, you need to shut him out. 707 00:44:41,323 --> 00:44:44,723 Save all that anger for down the line. 708 00:44:44,723 --> 00:44:47,283 Try to make today... 709 00:44:47,283 --> 00:44:50,083 about you and your mum, and no-one else. 710 00:44:51,563 --> 00:44:53,363 I know that's easier said than done. 711 00:44:53,363 --> 00:44:55,123 No, you're right. 712 00:44:55,123 --> 00:44:58,363 He doesn't... deserve... 713 00:44:58,363 --> 00:45:00,163 SHE SOBS 714 00:45:00,163 --> 00:45:02,443 No, he doesn't. 715 00:45:10,123 --> 00:45:12,563 Subtitles by accessibility@itv.com