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'I've felt traumatised and tormented by what has happened': Mother of Liberty Charris lodges complaint over police handling of her daughter's death in Oldbury

The mother of Liberty Charris has spoken about the treatment she feels she has continued to receive from police as she lodged a formal complaint into the handling of her daughter's death.

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Supporting image for story: 'I've felt traumatised and tormented by what has happened': Mother of Liberty Charris lodges complaint over police handling of her daughter's death in Oldbury
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Man charged in connection with murder of teenager in Birmingham
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Supporting image for story: 'What she experienced was deeply traumatic' - Gang of men from Walsall and Manchester convicted after teenage girl raped
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Supporting image for story: Liam Payne’s sister says ‘it feels like all of him is being removed’ with fresh heartbreak
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Supporting image for story: Plans for new Taco Bell restaurant approved at retail park near Merry Hill
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Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton trio charged after £300k stolen in cash machine raids
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