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Police have launched an investigation after a handbag belonging to Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson was stolen while she attended a conference of senior police officers.

Warwickshire Police said it is investigating a report of the theft of a purse at a hotel on the B4115 in Kenilworth. A statement read: “The theft occurred some time between 11am and 1.15pm on Tuesday. Inquiries are ongoing. A 56-year-old man, from Coventry, has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and has since been released on bail while inquiries continue.”

Security minister Dan Jarvis said the theft of his colleague’s handbag showed anyone could be targeted by criminals. Asked about the incident, he told broadcasters: “Well, this is now subject to a live police inquiry, so there isn’t much that I can say, but it is a timely reminder that anyone could be subject to criminal activity.

Police have launched an investigation after a handbag belonging to Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson was stolen while she attended a conference of senior police officers. | Tony Johnson

“That’s why the Government has a safer streets mission. That’s why we’re working in this department, the Home Office, to do everything that we possibly can to prevent crime and to keep the public safe, and that mission will continue.”

Dame Diana Johnson: Man arrested after policing minister’s handbag stolen at police conference