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Creative Writing: Chief Constable Willis

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I am in big trouble. Again. It's the kind of trouble that has officers running round like headless chickens, taking urgent phone calls and whispering conversations to one another. Meanwhile, I'm sitting in a dark damp holding cell, carving minutiae cocks into the wall with a stone.

It's times like this I think that Northwell's police department is more of a sitcom than a means of bringing justice and peace. Chief Constable Willis would be much better appointed at some sleazy bar on comedy night, trying his best to be the next Michael McIntyre or Peter Kay when in reality neither of the two can produce even a fart funny enough to make me laugh. He's always banging on about how smoking around kids or dropping litter or setting off fireworks …show more content…

"Oh, indeed," echoes Willis, taking the opportunity to scowl at me. "We've never had a riot in Northwell before, and sadly this riot has made national news. Mr Kirkland-"

"You cannot blame him for this whole event though!" Francis cuts through. "He did not start the riot he just -"

"He just nothing!" Constable snaps. "In the midst of the fray, Mr Reeves was severely assaulted by your client, resulting in an elderly man having to go to A&E along with other members of the public. Mr Reeves has sued. Mr Kirkland will be going to court. Nothing can be changed, Mr Bonnefoy."

"I see," Francis sighs.

I can tell he's getting frustrated and upset, and my heart sank. I cast my eyes downward and shuffled my feet awkwardly.

"Mr Kirkland will be attending a trial on August 18th at 9:25am. I suggest you two discuss the matters at hand very carefully, as I don't feel like the odds are very much in your favour right now Mr Kirkland. This offence is worthy of getting you arrested, and with your previous history, I wouldn't be too …show more content…

"Arthur really is a bright lad, could have been a wonderful member of our society like his dear brother, like you. Yet, growing up in a broken home has led to one of the most angriest young men I have ever met - with very major issues against authority." He looks at me with slightly saddened eyes. "Have you ever though about counselling, Mr Kirkland. Your family isn't really the most...functional and I think you could all benefit from it. Maybe you'd Lose that rotten egg lifestyle and maybe contribute something to society."

Francis drops his hand like its scolded

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