A Scotland Yard police officer is to be charged with racially abusing a suspect during the summer riots, prosecutors said today.

Scotland Yard was under the spotlight today after facing fresh allegations of racism amongst its officers.

Scotland Yard was plunged into a racism crisis tonight after revealing 10 new complaints have been referred to the police watchdog.

Scotland Yard’s race row deepened today as three officers were referred to the police watchdog over comments to colleagues.