COMPLAINTS about Cheshire police increased by 21 per cent during 1998.

The number of complainants also increased by 11 per cent between April and August 1998 compared to the same period in 1997.

230 complaints were received from 160 people, but police believe the increase is due to a change in recording complaints.

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