Rude, lazy and intolerant – the public’s verdict on our police as complaints against forces hit a new high of 35,000

‘Complaints against police have reached a record high with thousands of officers accused of being rude and lazy.

Almost 35,000 cases were brought against forces in England and Wales last year, according to the independent police watchdog.

The most common complaint, making up almost one third of cases, was that police neglected their duties.’