Police accused of hacking phone of former Hertfordshire detective

By Sally Chidzoy Home Affairs Correspondent, BBC East
Derek Webb Derek Webb, of Luton, has won the backing of his local MP Gavin Shuker
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A police force has been accused of phone hacking by a former Hertfordshire detective.

Derek Webb, who lives in Luton, has won the backing of his local MP Gavin Shuker in demanding an explanation from Thames Valley Police.

Mr Webb is also the private investigator who worked for the News of the World tailing high profile targets for stories.

His complaint is being looked at by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT).

The IPT is a judicial body which is independent of government.

Mr Webb, a former undercover Hertfordshire police officer, made headlines when he broke cover to reveal he worked as a private investigator for the News of the World.

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