Matter being investigated by the police (4)

I believe the answer is:

case

(Other definitions for case that I've seen before include "Reconnoitre" , "Cover" , "Instance - lawsuit" , "Wine buyer's quantity - dative, for example" , "proceedings" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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