Muslim officer sues Met after being removed from high security unit

A Muslim police officer is claiming discrimination on the grounds of race and religious belief against the Metropolitan police force after he was removed from a high security protection squad.

Amjad Farooq was a member of Diplomatic Protection Group (DPG) SO16, a close protection unit in charge of protection at government, diplomatic and Metropolitan Police sites, including guarding people such as the Prime Minister.

All officers within the DPG are required to undergo security vetting i... (110 more words)

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