British police criticised for ‘laughable’ safety advice in wake of Sarah Everard murder

Patsy Stevenson, who was arrested at a vigil for Ms Everard in the days following her murder, said the advice is “almost laughable if it wasn’t so disgusting”.

The Met has come under fire over suggestions it has made to people who may be suspicious of police officers’ intentions. Picture: PA

British Police have come under fire for suggesting women should flag down a bus if they have concerns when stopped by an officer in the wake of Sarah Everard’s murder.

UK Government ministers and Scotland Yard were accused of having a tone-deaf response to violence against women and girls after a string of suggestions over what action the public should take if they fear an officer is not acting legitimately.