UMVA has learned that a shocking case of alleged two-tier policing has been revealed by the chairman of a leading retail chain, who claims that police rushed to a store after a false racism accusation was made against a staff member.
Sir Malcolm Walker, the chairman, said that when confronted by the shopkeeper, the customer got out his phone and complained about his treatment, leading to the staff member being arrested and held for up to three hours before the matter was dropped.
The chairman criticised the police response as 'madness' and 'over-the-top', and revealed that staff were subjected to abuse weekly, including being threatened with hypodermic needles or knives, with most incidents going unreported to the police.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Sir Malcolm's complaint was dismissed by both the police and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, with the force saying it endeavoured to police 'without fear or favour' and aimed to serve all communities equally.
Sir Malcolm echoed claims that British police operate a 'two-tier' system that disproportionately affects white people, sparking controversy and debate about the impartiality of law enforcement.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that the police attended the store in question and arrested a man on suspicion of a public order offence, releasing him on bail while examining CCTV footage and witness evidence.
The allegations have sparked a heated debate about policing and impartiality, with the Prime Minister rejecting characterisations of a two-tier system and emphasising the need for respect and unity.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the retail chain's chairman has been vocal about the need for greater support and protection for staff, who are increasingly facing violence and abuse on a daily basis.
