A former police officer has claimed that the force used to be "riddled with hugely abominable and unacceptable racism."
Speaking to GB News, former cop Peter Bleksley said: "That kind of thinking would have applied.
"In 1978, when I was a uniformed cop and the police was absolutely riddled with some hugely abominable and unacceptable racism.
"And whilst policing is far from perfect these days, it fortunately has been reduced dramatically.
"There is some way to go, I will accept that. But this story highlights many issues, but predominantly with our streets becoming increasingly lawless.
"Don't wear a watch out for a night out in London. You'll quite possibly be robbed for it."
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