An employment tribunal has found that Thames Valley Police had discriminated against three white police officers because of their race when appointing an officer to a Priority Crime Team.

Matthew Barber said: “It is critical in building confidence across our whole community that there is never any discrimination in policing. In this case, the Employment Tribunal found that the Force had discriminated against the claimants on the basis of race. This is clearly unacceptable and should not have happened…

I am hugely grateful to the officers who have supported other police forces and have had to face violence in dealing with this clear criminality. I know the men and women of Thames Valley Police will continue to address any threats with bravery and impartiality.

Thames Valley Police have a proven record of managing protest fairly and tackling disorder. I am confident that the Force will continue to police without fear or favour. Violence and disorder will not be tolerated whoever is responsible.

Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, has issued a statement in response to recent incidents of violent and criminal disorder in the wake of the tragic attack in Southport which resulted in the death of three children and injury to ten others.

A new blueprint for policing, community safety and criminal justice in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes has been unveiled by Matthew Barber.

Matthew Barber has announced the launch of a dedicated anti-social behaviour (ASB) mediation service, which will be available to all communities across the Thames Valley.

“I welcome the National Policing Statement on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). With at least one in 12 women being a victim of VAWG each year, it is critical that the policing response to VAWG-related crimes continues to improve…