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Cleveland Police Chief Constable Mark Webster dismissed claims of two-tier policing during the summer riots as “nonsense.” Webster insisted his officers were “entirely fair” in response to the July and August violent disorders across parts of England. During the Home Affairs Select Committee, Webster added that the “narrative” surrounding the allegations were “really unhelpful.” He stressed the police force’s “very fair” approach, stating that anyone involved in criminality was arrested.
Webster cited examples of people, who were sentenced, for having “been out, they’d had too much to drink, they’d walk past and thought, why not?” However, he added that much of the desperation, the lack of hope, the lack of state, and the feeling of having nothing to lose, impacted the riots and the disorder that took place in Cleveland. Staffordshire Police Chief Constable Chris Noble told the MPs that favoritism in policing between different groups of people does not make any sense and that the police force should respect the rule of law.
Judi Heaton, Chief Constable of Humberside Police, also addressed the MPs on the importance of justice in preventing unrest. She added that swift justice was essential to “nip this [the riots] in the bud.” She further stated that her force initially took a “low-key approach” before violence and looting broke out in Hull. Finally, Ms. Heaton said she was “not aware” of officers, who had been injured during the disorder, being taken to hospital in taxis or personal vehicles.
In conclusion, Cleveland Police’s Chief Constable Mark Webster, Staffordshire Police Chief Constable Chris Noble, and Judi Heaton, Chief Constable of Humberside Police, dismissed allegations of two-tier policing during the summer riots and emphasised the importance of an unbiased and fair approach to policing
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