A groundbreaking Channel 4 documentary is returning to television screens with another gripping instalment.
24 Hours in Police Custody has established itself as a firm favourite throughout the years, immersing viewers in genuine investigations within a regional police force. Since launching in 2014, devotees of the programme eagerly anticipate fresh episodes as they track Bedfordshire and Cambridge Police force working against time.
Chronicling cases from the moment a distressing 999 call arrives, through to a possible court appearance, detectives are shown revealing horrific and brutal realities while investigating serious and major crimes that devastate a community.
From murder and sexual assault to drug gangs, the award-winning programme doesn’t flinch from the tense situations confronting detectives.
View 3 Images24 Hours in Police Custody is a landmark Channel 4 documentary(Image: Channel 4)
Another harrowing episode is scheduled to broadcast tonight (June 18) at 9pm on Channel 4, which audiences won’t want to miss.
Entitled The No Body Murder, this evening’s instalment is a repeat episode that transports viewers into a complicated investigation when one man vanished from his residence, reports Wales Online.
A synopsis states: “Cambridgeshire Police have a big problem: a murder hunt without a body. A complex search for clues takes them into the woods and across Europe, and features a mysterious post on Facebook.”
Taking to Facebook this week, the Policing Fenland page posted: “When a Wisbech man went missing in 2015 a murder investigation was launched – but it was far from straightforward. On Thursday (18 June) at 9pm Channel 4 will show a repeat of 24 Hours in Police Custody ‘the no body murder’.
“The investigation involved some unbelievable revelations along the way and uncovered suspected exploitation and modern slavery. We’re working hard to tackle modern slavery, but we need your help. Please know the signs to look out for and report any concerns.”
View 3 Images24 Hours in Police Custody can be streamed on Channel 4 online(Image: Channel 4)
One viewer responded: “Seen this programme, truly a staggering case with an ending nobody could have predicted. If you haven’t seen it don’t Google what happened, its mind blowing.”
24 Hours in Police Custody continues to attract glowing praise, with enthusiasts declaring it the “best” programme of its kind on television.
Over on IMDb, one viewer previously stated: “This is a rare reality show that makes all others look like bad tv.”
Another remarked: “It’s true crime, at its most honest and also most horrific; I like to believe in the basic good of human nature, but these episodes tell some pretty grim stories, and also show quite how hard it can be to secure a conviction.”
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A third agreed: “Gripping, unpredictable, shocking. A fantastic insight into the Police in Beds/Cambs. Unmissable TV.”
Earlier instalments of the programme have left audiences appalled, as they remain accessible to stream on Channel 4’s online platform. One viewer commented on social media: “I saw both parts of this investigation and was sickened beyond belief.”
24 Hours in Police Custody returns to Channel 4 tonight at 9pm