Recent incidents involving inappropriate behavior and misconduct within various police forces in the UK have sparked outrage and calls for accountability. A newly-appointed assistant chief constable faced sexist and homophobic comments, leading to condemnation from senior police officials. In Wiltshire, a police inspector was dismissed for misogynistic behavior. The families of victims in the Nottingham knife attacks expressed grave concerns over the handling of the murder case. Criticism was also directed at Nottinghamshire Police for crude and distasteful WhatsApp messages. Campaigners highlighted issues with police vetting processes amidst reports of misconduct. British Transport Police chiefs called for action against misogyny and homophobia, citing instances of hate directed at police officials.
The chief of British Transport Police (BTP) has urged people to call out misogyny they witness on public transport https://t.co/R31pDtqbWK
The mother of Nottingham attack victim, Barnaby Webber, says she was feeling 'dejected and let down by the justice system' following the sentencing of his killer to a high-security hospital #SJUK https://t.co/EE0gzxudMH Watch the full interview tonight at 8pm with @skysarahjane https://t.co/nrACtzprC2
The chief of British Transport Police (BTP) has urged people to call out misogyny they witness on public transport. Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi said she was “disgusted” by “vile, nasty, and homophobic” messages that followed BTP’s announcement on Friday that https://t.co/7zIvUWxZVt
'The volume of hatred, I've never seen anything like it.' British Transport Police Chief, @BTPChief, tells LBC's @Fraser_Knight how the 'cesspit of misogyny and homophobia' directed at new ACC Karen Findlay in response to a post about her appointment made her 'really angry.' https://t.co/FauUVvcVmq
"We're glad this decision has been made." Mother of Nottingham attack victim, Emma Webber speaks to @skysarahjane about the sentence of her son’s killer being referred to the Court of Appeal. Watch the full interview on The UK Tonight at 8pm. https://t.co/OJpKjpTVtY Sky 501 https://t.co/5lmJkbSWUJ
Sexual abuse can be ‘defeated like terrorism’ BTP chief as tells LBC she hits out at ‘unbelievable cesspit of hate’ - reports @Fraser_Knight https://t.co/kEhmwxBGy2
Barnaby Webber's mum has criticised Nottinghamshire Police over a WhatsApp message, described as "crude and distasteful"
Mina Smallman, a campaigner for police misconduct, says 'something has gone really wrong with police vetting.' This comes after it emerged that officer were sharing "crude and distasteful" WhatsApp messages about the Nottingham knife attacks. https://t.co/HlqccCISKE
A Wiltshire police inspector has been dismissed from the force due to inappropriate and misogynistic behaviour. https://t.co/DNw2EsP4CI
‘Don’t just change carriage’: Police chief calls on commuters to call out misogyny on public transport https://t.co/kEhmwxBGy2
The families of the Nottingham knife attacks will hold a meeting with the Attorney General. The mother of victim Barnaby Webber says they have "grave concerns" over how the murder case was handled and that "those in charge must be personally held accountable.” https://t.co/0Q92zw3SFy
Britain's most senior police officer has condemned "horrendous personal, sexist and homophobic" comments aimed at a newly-appointed assistant chief constable Read more🔗 https://t.co/F2lMS7pbes