The lives of a young junior customer service assistant, an old lady, and a middle-aged man are changed forever when three masked males break into the bank in Roundley, wielding a machete and a large sledgehammer. This becomes a case for officer Steve Welland and new recruit PC Phillipa Walters at Roundley Police Station. Inspector Vincent Parr, known as Faux Pas because of his constant errors in judgement, has missed out on a recent promotion, so he is determined to put this right – whatever the cost to justice, protocol, or the reputation of others. When Steve Welland is suspended from duty, obsessively hardworking Ged Pearson determines to ensure his friend is reinstated. What repercussions will arise from his efforts? And will Steve weather the storm?