I got stopped by two shining examples while filming some Skinheads throwing the nazi salute at an Asian photographer at the first March for England . Accused of being part of an opposing faction, searched, details taken, phone gone through. All the time letting these cavemen get away with...
When a friend of mine was in the MET I recall him and his colleagues telling me that they indeed have a bad rep but one of the worst reputations in the UK police force is that of Sussex Police. General misplaced over enthusiasm for the job and heavy handedness . I've experienced that first hand...