Graham Bell, a veteran former detective inspector and the former host of Police Ten 7, has died.
Bell, 78, died yesterday following a battle with cancer, 1News reported.
Bell had a police career spanning 33 years, mainly focused on criminal investigations.
For 13 years, Bell was the presenter of Police Ten 7, a weekly NZ television programme aimed at helping solve serious crime and showcasing the work of the police.
During his time in the force, Bell rose to Detective Inspector in charge of criminal investigations in the Bay of Plenty.
Bell was known for his straight-talking and wry presenting style, for which he won a cult reputation, according to NZ On Screen.
His colourful descriptors included “morons”, “scumbags”, “murderous thugs”, “mindless lowlifes” and “gutless goons”.
He once referred to an offender as “a lunatic scumbag with a steak knife”.
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Bell was known for his straight-talking and wry presenting style, for which he won a cult reputation, according to NZ On Screen.
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