Read our Privacy noticeAn MP has criticised the police after an officer raised concerns about the welfare of children living at a home targeted in a suspected burglary. The MP, who is also chairman of the Conservative Party, roundly criticised the manner in which police acted with the “lovely family”. open image in gallery Kevin Hollinrake (James Manning/PA) ( PA Wire )In a video posted to YouTube, the MP said: “I think it's utterly disgraceful, actually, the whole thing. open image in gallery North Yorkshire Police has defended the officer ( Getty/iStock )“The officer followed appropriate lines of enquiry to enable an investigation to follow. “All of our officers and the public should be able to raise a welfare concern where appropriate for it to be properly assessed by qualified professionals.