A draft letter from the borough council says the programme is a 'kick in the teeth' for the town.
Luton Borough Council has asked Bedfordshire Police to stop working with television show 24 Hours In Police Custody because, the council says, it is damaging the town's reputation.
"However, we do appreciate that other partners will have their own opinion on the programme. Therefore, Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst and PCC John Tizard are listening to all views before we decide whether to commit to future series." A spokesperson for the council said: "While we fully acknowledge that the programme brings some positive publicity for the police, a number of people from across our voluntary, community and business sectors share our concerns about the negative impacts of the programme."The letter says: “Every week when this programme airs to millions of people across the UK, it fuels the 'Luton-bashing' we have become accustomed to, which further damages our reputation.
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