Police chief issues Tory apology

Bob Quick: In charge of inquiry which has seen Tory Damian Green arrested

The head of Britain's counter-terror squad has issued an "unreserved" apology to the Conservative Party.

Met police assistant commissioner Bob Quick claimed on Sunday the party had mobilised the press against him.

They denied the claims and leader David Cameron demanded an apology from Mr Quick, who is heading the inquiry into the Home Office leaks to the Tories.

Mr Quick has now issued a statement in which apologised "unreservedly for any offence or embarrassment" caused.

He added: "I have now reflected on the comments I made yesterday at a difficult time for me and my family. I wish to make clear that it was not my intention to make any allegations and retract my comments."