Veteran police chief claims no UK force is institutionally racist

Greater Manchester Police chief constable says term is unhelpful and misunderstood

‘I just don’t think that applies to any of the UK police forces,’ Stephen Watson said (PA)

One of Britain’s most senior police officers has said he does not believe that any force in the UK is institutionally racist.

Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Stephen Watson said the label is unhelpful and misunderstood by members of the public.

He told LBC: “I think it possible that a police force could be institutionally racist, I just don’t think that applies to any of the UK police forces.”