Lancashire Police had been accused of covering up SmithCyril Smith 's 's crimes . But force bosses face claims of a 'whitewash ' after it cleared itself of blame . They found 'no evidence ' attempts to bring Cyril Smith 's to justice were blocked . Contradicts claims by retired detective that key evidence was 'locked away ' and they were silenced .
Lancashire Police had been accused of covering up Cyril Smith 's crimes . But force bosses face claims of a 'whitewash ' after it cleared itself of blame . They found 'no evidence ' attempts to bring Smith to justice were blocked . Contradicts claims by retired detective that key evidence was 'locked away ' and they were silenced .