Police accused of wasting time by probing ‘hate’ crimes including ‘rough’ haircut and person calling neighbour ‘Leonard’
The 12.8 per cent reduction from this year’s £3.5billion budget is worse than “eye-watering” cuts feared by Met boss Sir Mark Rowley.
And retired Met Chief Supt Simon Ovens warned the cuts could mean the final straw for officers considering other careers.
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