Updated 1:56am 31 May 2012

Shooting tragedy officer in top job

THE senior officer who oversaw the operation that led to the death of Jean Charles de Menezes was promoted to one of the top roles at Scotland Yard last night.

Assistant Commissioner Cressida Dick has taken responsibility for the specialist crime wing.

The £172,000 post includes murder inquiries, tackling organised crime and undercover policing.

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