Seven MPs have written to the Home Office to share “bankruptcy concerns” over the financial situation of Lincolnshire Police.
The letter states the force is at risk of having to issue a Section 114 notice, which would mean it may have to declare itself effectively bankrupt.
Without additional support, the MPs said it would result in planning for a reduction of 190 police officers and 180 police staff from October.
The Home Office has been approached for comment but previously told the BBC it had increased the force’s budget to £174.5m – a rise of 6.2%.
In the letter, the MPs called for an urgent meeting with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to “discuss how the matter could be resolved”.
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