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The public have rallied behind Humberside Police after a national newspaper claimed there had been ‘uproar’ when officers took a ride on the dodgems at Hull Fair. It reported that 18 officers who were patrolling the event had taken a break from duties …

A crowd of on-duty police officers were spotted on the dodgems at a fair yesterday, sparking outrage from revellers who say they should have been fighting crime. At least 21 police men and women were seen on the fairground ride in full uniform at Hull …Well earned fun or unprofessional? Police pictured riding dodgems at fair while on dutyMirror.co.ukall 3 news articles »

The antics came after under-fire Humberside Police, which moans it has too few officers, sent legions of them to patrol Hull Fair. Forty were there on each of the eight days it lasted. They made a total of four arrests for minor drunkenness. Those who …Well earned fun or unprofessional? Police pictured riding dodgems at fair while on dutyMirror.co.ukNo crime today? Fury as at least 21 on-duty police officers including a chief superintendent take time out and play …Daily Mailall 3 news articles »

A crowd of on-duty police officers were spotted on the dodgems at a fair yesterday, sparking outrage from revellers who say they should have been fighting crime. At least 21 police men and women were seen on the fairground ride in full uniform at Hull …Well earned fun or unprofessional? Police pictured riding dodgems at fair while on dutyMirror.co.ukall 3 news articles »

Local resident Peter Sykes, 64, stormed: “Playing on dodgems is something they should do off duty.”Mugging victim Mike Cowell, 36, said: “They should be out catching crooks. That’s what they are paid for.” Earlier this year a report found the force takes an average 47 minutes to respond to an emergency. Deputy Chief Constable Andy McDyer said of the …No crime today? Fury as at least 21 on-duty police officers including a chief superintendent take time out and play …Daily MailWell earned fun or unprofessional? Police pictured riding dodgems at fair while on dutyMirror.co.ukall 3 news articles »

Humberside Police Cyber Crime Inspector, Kevin Foster, said: “We receive many reports of scams like this one, but thankfully most people see them for what they are, and report them to the police without giving away their personal or banking details …