Senior police officer launches ‘discrimination’ legal battle

A senior police officer has taken legal action against the Metropolitan Police on the grounds of racial and religious discrimination.

Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur has formally submitted tribunal claims to cover an alleged loss of earnings and damages.

It is understood that Ghaffur, Head of Security for the 2012 Olympics, has made a number of allegations against the London Metropolitan Police and Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair.

A so-called dossier of evidence compiled by Ghaffu... (148 more words)

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