Met Police hit by racism claims with three quarters of senior ethnic minority cops involved in legal wrangles

THREE quarters of the Met’s senior ethnic minority cops are involved in force legal wrangles, leading to claims of racism.

Just two of eight top BAME (black, Asian, ethnic minority) officers are not tangled up in either disciplinary proceedings or civil litigation.

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Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick is said to have “considerable concern”.

Acting Chief Supt Novlett Robyn Williams, 54, faces a disciplinary after being convicted of having an unsolicited indecent image.

Chief Supt Paul Martin and Supt Ricky Kandola face a bullying and expenses fraud probe.

The Met is also subject to legal action from Chief Supt Jeff Booth for wrongful arrest over a domestic violence claim.

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Ex-Supt Nusrit Mehtab plans to sue saying she was denied promotion and Chief Supt Parm Sandhu is also suing for prejudice.

One source said: “There is a ridiculous number of BAME supers being investigated. It is very uncomfortable.”

Janet Hills, chair of the Met’s Black Police Officers Association, said: “There have been many examples of black senior officers being held to account at a higher level than their white counterparts. This has to stop.”

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