GMP chief welcomes plans to combat racism - after report finds black people living in region nearly six times more likely to be stopped and searched

The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has welcomed a new plan to stamp out racism among police forces in the UK. Police chiefs have said they are 'ashamed' of racism within their ranks, as they set out the Police Race Action plan - vowing that the service will become an 'institutionally anti-racist organisation.'

Chf Con Stephen Watson acknowledged that his own force still have 'some way to go' to ensure those from black communities across the region feel they are being treated fairly and equally.

READ MORE: Football hooligan who was on MI6 watchlist banned from matches