Overdoing the expectations

A minor avalanche of emails we've received tell that several Swansea councillors have been interviewed by police during the last week over a number of allegations of misconduct and possible abuse of public office.

This questioning has sparked conjecture in some circles that a criminal investigation is now underway. The reasoning advanced by wishful thinkers is that S.Wales Police had earlier stated their activities would be restricted to simply reviewing the evidence gathered so far by the ombudsman. Conducting interviews means that things have moved on, they argue.

Maybe so, but it is also reasonable to expect that the process of checking evidence should involve corroboration through taking of statements. Those people counting chickens could yet find they have a turkey on their hands.