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Greater Manchester Police release statement regarding the death of George Floyd
They shared it on social media.
Greater Manchester Police has released a statement regarding the death of George Floyd on their Facebook page.
Following the murder of George Floyd, a lot of people around the world have been protesting and learning about the Black Lives Matter movement and police brutality.
Although this instance happened in the US, the UK is not innocent of racial violence. Protests and movements have been happening and are still planned for the next few days across the country.
Across the UK, Chief constables have been making statements on the death of George Floyd. Yesterday, the Metropolitan Police tweeted that they ‘stand alongside those who are appalled by the death of George Floyd’.
The statement from Greater Manchester Police reads: “We stand alongside all those across the globe who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life. Justice and accountability should follow.
“We are also appalled to see the violence and damage that has happened in so many US cities since then. Our hearts go out to all those affected by these terrible events and hope that peace and order will soon be restored.
“In the UK, we have a long-established tradition of policing by consent, working in communities to prevent crime and solve problems. Officers are trained to use force proportionately, lawfully and only when absolutely necessary. We strive to continuously learn and improve. We will tackle bias, racism or discrimination wherever we find it.”
They addressed concerns regarding situations where the police have fallen short or failed saying: “Policing is complex and challenging and sometimes we fall short. When we do we are not afraid to shine a light on injustices or to be held to account.
“The relationship between the police and the public in the UK is strong but there is always more to do. Every day, up and down the country, officers and staff are working to strengthen those relationships and address concerns. Only by working closely with our communities do we build trust and help keep people safe.”