Synopsis

Boulton and Skase receive a significant breakthrough from an informant regarding Anthony Payne, a local armed robber who has remained elusive for years. Boulton is resolute in his determination to apprehend Payne, but his colleagues in CID believe he is being overly zealous, a sentiment fueled by Daly's promotion to Acting DI in the absence of Deakin. The raid proceeds almost flawlessly, yet Payne manages to escape and, during the pursuit, attacks Boulton. Skase finds himself separated from his