Serious case review after 'no record' of convicted killer

A serious case review has been commissioned to establish why there was no record of a convicted killer's previous convictions on police computer systems.

Harry Street, from Hall Green in Birmingham, was today detained indefinitely after an "arsenal" of guns, bullets and explosives was found at his home. The discovery was made when police investigated claims of harassment by neighbours.

It later emerged that Street had changed his name from Barry Williams and had served 16 years for shooting dead five people in 1978.

Detective Chief Superintendent Kenny Bell, the head of West Midlands Police' force CID, said: "There was no trace of Harry Street on any police systems but it is thanks to the tenacity of a local police officer who, when the harassment escalated, made extensive checks which led her to Street's GP and his true identity.

"Immediate steps have already been taken to ensure that all relevant information is shared and is accessible.

"A serious case review has been commissioned and I am determined that lessons will be learned."