Police “Drowning In Complaints“ With Surge In Hate Crime Reports

The Scottish Daily Mail’s Mike Blakely reacts after front-line officers warned they ‘can’t cope’ with the surge in hate crime reports, following new laws being introduced. The legislation, which came into effect on April 1, faced a fierce backlash from Harry Potter author JK Rowling and former Rangers and Scotland footballer Ally McCoist. Scottish ministers, meanwhile, have defended the legislation, with Scottish Greens co-leader and minister Patrick Harvie warning those peddling false information would have a “heavy price on their conscience” Mike says: “Police are concerned about drowning in complaints!” #hatecrime #scotland #mikeblakely #talktv Click here for more from TalkTV If you need any help visit: