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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy-Clare Martin

Greater Manchester Police chief refuses to apologise for past homophobia in ‘insult’ to LGBT+ community

GMP Chief Constable Stephen Watson has declined to issue an apology, in a letter seen by The Independent - (PA)

The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has refused to apologise to the LGBT+ community for historic homophobia in the force.

Campaigners said it was an “insult” after 21 other forces have issued formal apologies over their past conduct, adding that GMP was “involved in some of the most extreme unlawful victimisation of LGBTs by any UK force”.

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