The Chief Constable of Cleveland and his deputy were arrested today by   detectives investigating allegations of misconduct, abuse of position and   corrupt practice.  
      		          Sean Price and deputy Derek Bonnard were being questioned at a police station   in North Yorkshire. A woman was also arrested.  
          The inquiry is being conducted by Warwickshire Police Chief Constable Keith   Bristow.  
      He is being assisted by senior detectives from North Yorkshire Police.  
      In May, the Warwickshire force was brought in to oversee a wide-ranging   corruption investigation after allegations were made against present and   former members of Cleveland Police Authority.  
      A statement from Warwickshire Police today said: "Police officers conducting a   criminal investigation into a number of people with current or past   associations with Cleveland Police Authority and the manner in which the   authority may have conducted some of its business have this morning arrested   three people on suspicion of misconduct in a public office, fraud by abuse   of position and corrupt practice.  
      "Two men and a woman were arrested and have been taken to a police station in   North Yorkshire where they will be interviewed later today.  
      "A number of premises are being searched in connection with these arrests."  
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