Met top brass clamp down after years of officers cavorting with revellers led to ‘two-tier policing’ claims – ordering bobbies not to ’embarrass’ the force and banning ‘dancing or other antics’ [Video]

16:39 EDT 26 Aug 2024, updated 17:10 EDT 26 Aug 2024

Officers policing Notting Hill Carnival have been ordered not to dance with revellers for fear of looking ’embarrassing’, following allegations of two-tier policing.

Met Police said officers at this year’s event have been instructed to be ‘friendly’ while retaining ‘high standards of behaviour’ — which did not include dancing.

‘Officers were briefed to be vigilant, purposeful and friendly at all times,’ a spokesperson for Met Police told MailOnline. 

‘They were asked to police in the spirit of the community celebrations while remaining professional, being engaging without being embarrassing.

‘They were told that high standards of behaviour and appearance were expected and that dancing or other antics were not in line with that.’

Police officers enjoying the party atmosphere at Notting Hill has become a regular sight at the event in recent years, with some taking part in group dances and showing off their best moves. 

But police have also received …