Overweight people considered too fat to commit crime

A study found that those of muscular build were regarded as the most likely to commit crimes, followed by people of normal weight. Just 10% of those who were overweight were regarded as most likely to commit a crime.

Dr Julia Shaw, senior lecturer in criminology at London South Bank University, who carried out the study, said: “Stereotypes about body type may be getting in the way of justice.

“Our findings suggest that if you are an innocent suspect of a crime, but happen to be muscular, you may be at a significant disadvantage.