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The gang's actions were uncovered following an investigation involving multiple police forces together with Romanian authorities.

Sir Mark said the judgement left policing in a "hopeless position" and meant the police force did not have the ability to remove officers deemed unfit for duty via a vetting process.

"The police force has used this equipment for years, we know it's effective," he said.

The recording of non-crime hate incidents by police forces should be scrapped in all but a few cases, the Conservatives have said.

His name has also been placed on the College of Policing barred list, meaning he will never be able to join any UK police force.