A police watchdog orders Hertfordshire Constabulary to reinvestigate the death of Scott Gough, following claims that his case may not have been handled properly. The Independent reports that the watchdog says the force made “several errors” after Gough was found dead one day after a gang appeared at his home. The order comes amid allegations that homophobia may have influenced how officers assessed the situation. Yahoo UK News also reports on the watchdog’s call for a fresh investigation, reflecting concerns raised about the original police response. The watchdog’s findings indicate that procedures or decisions in the earlier stages of the case were not carried out correctly, prompting the need for further review. The reinvestigation is expected to reassess key elements of what happened before Gough’s death, including the circumstances around the suspected Grindr-related blackmail and the police actions that followed. No conclusion is stated by the watchdog beyond the requirement to redo elements of the inquiry, and the case remains under investigation.