Russell Boulter

Ash and Scribbs investigate the death of Helen McKee, a school secretary, run down by a car. The headmaster knows no reason anyone would want Helen dead - she was very popular.

The team look into a spate of savage sheep killings, and with Crossley taking every opportunity to discredit the Ashfordly police, Blaketon wants everyone pulling their weight.

Sub-divisional Inspector Crossley is expected to pay a surprise visit at any minute, and Ventress has got Blaketon and Bellamy spring-cleaning the Duty-room. Crossley the inspector takes a shine to Kate and extends Nick's area to cover the Whitby area.Gina receives an offer to sing at a club in Whitby.