The Guardian reports that a firearms officer who guarded members of the royal family has been awarded £457,000 compensation after he was called “just a Paki” during years of racist abuse by fellow officers. PC Nadeem Saddique, claimed a sergeant confided in him that an inspector had told another officer: “I’ll get that black c**t out of firearms, watch.” The officer apparently agreed and allegedly replied: “Who does he think he is, he is just a Paki.” Saddique initially settled the race discrimination and victimisation claims without receiving any money on the understanding that he would be given access to training and would regain his VIP protection status when he returned to work. But a personal development plan had not been properly implemented, and his career came to a halt. At a subsequent remedy hearing, Saddique was awarded more than £457,000 in compensation, which took account of the fact that he is unable to return to work with the police.

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