Six Greater Manchester Police Officers Dismissed for Racial Discrimination
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Six Greater Manchester Police Officers Dismissed for Racial Discrimination
- Six Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers were dismissed without notice after a misconduct panel found them guilty of gross misconduct, including repeatedly mimicking a colleague's African accent.
- The investigation, launched in July 2024, followed a complaint made in December 2023 by an officer of African heritage, referred to as PC Y, who reported being subjected to racist behavior by colleagues.
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Six Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers have been dismissed without notice following an internal investigation that uncovered racial discrimination against a female colleague of African heritage. The misconduct panel found that PC Demi Green, PC Heena Rani, PC Lucy Granby, PC Matthew Barlow, PC Matthew Hill, and PC Mohammed Abid engaged in gross misconduct. Additionally, two former officers, Jake Holt and another identified as “Officer A,” would have been dismissed had they still been serving, and Sergeant Adrian Bick received a written warning for misconduct.
The investigation, which began in July 2024, stemmed from a complaint made in December 2023 by an officer, referred to as PC Y, who alleged racist behavior from her colleagues at the Bury district. The panel heard that PC Y’s African accent was repeatedly mimicked by a group of officers, causing her to feel uncomfortable and anxious. The discriminatory actions also included derogatory comments about her hair, which was described as “looking like a mop,” and inappropriate comparisons to a suspect based on skin color.
Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods emphasized that no officer or staff member should endure discriminatory conduct in the workplace. He stated that everyone has the right to feel respected and valued. The dismissed officers, along with the two former officers, will be added to the College of Policing Barred List, preventing them from holding any future policing positions.