Mist in Godalming enshrouds ex-Police man (5)

I believe the answer is:

sting

(Other definitions for sting that I've seen before include "Wound from insect" , "bit of deception" , "carefully planned undercover operation" , "(Bee) wound" , "Wound from wasp" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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