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Crime rise claim dismissed

Lincolnshire County Council this week rejected claims that local crime rates could increase, after it emerged the council had slashed funding for police community support officers from £1.75m to £1.5m.

Lincolnshire CC this week rejected claims that local crime rates could increase, after it emerged the council had slashed funding for police community support officers from £1.75m to £1.5m.

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