THE CASE OF DALE CREGAN

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary delves into the shocking events of September 2012, when Dale Cregan’s violent spree culminated in the brutal murder of constables Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone in Hattersley, Manchester. The film recounts how Cregan employed grenades and firearms to ambush the officers during what was supposed to be a routine call. The tragedy sent shockwaves through the nation, prompting widespread public mourning in Manchester. However, the narrative extends beyond this horrific incident, detailing Cregan’s earlier involvement in the killings of father and son David and Mark Short, establishing a grim prelude to his most infamous crimes.