Hmmm. Hard to know where to start with the irony of The Guardian publishing a piece

[Sir C]

I just meant he might have shot himself by mistake because he was bloody daft, or pissed.

I find this whole story rather strange.

He never drank, apparently. He was always immaculately presented - a man of enormous moral standing.

It is no wonder to me that the visit of a policeman prompted him to take the route of honour.