Cash-strapped police blow £750 giving just TWO cop cars special paint job for gay pride events to prove they’re ‘open-minded’
Sussex Police, facing £35million of cuts, splashed out ahead of a series of LGBT festivals on its patch
A CASH-strapped police force has sparked fury by blowing £750 for gay pride rainbow colours on two patrol cars.
Sussex Police, facing £35million of cuts, splashed out ahead of a series of LGBT festivals on its patch.
Top brass said the motors, which are emblazoned with the word Pride, showed that the force was supportive and open-minded.
But a picture of one of the cars proudly tweeted by Inspector Mark Evans caused an angry backlash.
Twitter user Josh Watkins stormed: “I’m gay. This is embarrassing.
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“If you can afford to do this, you’re obviously still too bloated and deserve further budget cuts."
Chris Berks said: “I'm not sure the LGBT community are gonna come running just because some copper’s driving round in a rainbow car.”
George Elvidge said: “As a former police officer I cringe at what the police has become." One of the cars will be at the Brighton and Hove Pride parade in August.
The other will attend festivals in Eastbourne, Hastings and London.
The force said: “Sussex Police play a large role in the policing of Pride.
“We also feel it is important to promote LGBT equality within our local communities.”