Breaking news: Three weeks into Nicola Bulley's disappearance, Wyre Council leader Michael Vincent told the Telegraph police were forced to release the HRT and menopause information because of public pressure 'police were scared that information would become known in an uncontrolled way'.

Lots of members of the public have come to the area to look for Nicola and terrorised locals in what he deems as 'dark tourism'. He asks the public to stop coming to the area and stop speculating

Police are investigating incidents where the Wyre Parish Council received abusive messages from the public.

Police searching for Nicola Bulley are to be investigated by the information commissioner over whether they breached data laws by revealing she was suffering from issues with alcohol and the menopause.

The watchdog has demanded an explanation for the decision by Lancashire Constabulary to release sensitive personal information amid fears it could have been disclosed inappropriately and potentially in breach of data protection laws.

Police can release personal information - including personal health details - but only if it can be shown that it is strictly necessary for an investigation or for preventing, detecting or prosecuting a crime.

It follows concerns by Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, at the decision by the police and her demand for an explanation.

Ms Bulley’s family released a statement clarifying that she had a “crisis” brought on after she stopped taking HRT because of the side effects.

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