Detective's racism claims dismissed

Detective Sergeant Gareth Reid, 45, alleged he was humiliated and undervalued by his colleagues as he worked towards promotion.

He said managers singled him out for negative treatment because of his role representing ethnic minority colleagues and earlier claims against his employer.

But an employment tribunal sitting in Croydon, south London, dismissed his case and highlighted a series of shortcomings in his working practices.

In a written judgment, the panel said Mr Reid was arrogant, treated his immediate boss with disdain and some of his claims lacked credibility.

The case is a second public blow in seven days for the often controversial Metropolitan Black Police Association.

One of its most high profile members, Commander Ali Dizaei, was jailed for four years after a jury convicted him of corruption last week.

Chairman Alfred John said the verdicts were a "surprise", but added "no-one should be above the law" and the group continues to work towards racial equality.

The tribunal heard how Mr Reid was elected general secretary of the Black Police Association in 2004, but stood down in 2005.