18 police misconduct notices after Claire Chick murderThe police watchdog has issued a major updateView 4 Images Family handout of Claire Chick (Image: Family provided)A police watchdog has confirmed that it has served a number of police officers, staff and a retired officer with "misconduct and gross misconduct notices" as part of their investigation into Claire Chick's contact with Devon and Cornwall Police in the months before she was murdered. ‌Butler, of Stangray Avenue, Plymouth pleaded guilty to her murder on March 18, 2025 at Plymouth Crown Court. He was sentenced to life imprisonment on April 25 with a minimum term of 27 yearsOn September 19, 2024, Claire made contact with police for the first time, saying she was worried about his erratic behaviour. ‌"Our investigation into the contact Ms Chick had with Devon and Cornwall Police, prior to her murder in January 2025, continues to make progress. "Adding his recent history, it was a story of terrifying danger for Claire that appears to have been unrecognised by investigators.