UK Officials Reject Claims of Two-Tier Policing

UK officials, including Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and Communities Minister Jim McMahon, have dismissed claims of 'two-tier policing' in response to recent riots, asserting that all communities are treated equally under the law. Rowley described the allegations as 'absolute nonsense' and emphasized that police operate independently, without bias towards any political group. This comes amid increasing unrest following violent incidents in Birmingham and Southport, with over 400 arrests reported. Former police chief Sir Thomas Winsor also defended the police's impartiality, stating that policing should be even-handed regardless of the protest's nature. Elon Musk criticized the Prime Minister's handling of the situation, coining the term '#TwoTierKeir' to highlight perceived inequalities. Despite public scrutiny and accusations of bias, government officials maintain that the police enforce the law fairly across all groups.