British police hacked computers

Detectives in the cash-for-honours inquiry were forced to "hack" into Downing Street computers in the search for evidence, The Sunday Telegraph has discovered.

It is understood that John Yates authorised officers to use all lawful and legitimate means to discover whether information was being withheld. Police used computer experts to obtain confidential material, and are also believed to have approached Number 10's internet suppliers to gain access to government email records.

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