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Officers in the force responsible for the arrest of Henry Nowak felt “controlled and pressured to feel certain ways” following mandatory diversity training, a survey has revealed.

A staff survey at Hampshire & Isle of Wight constabulary found that one in seven had felt “controlled and pressured” to adopt certain ideas in the sessions run for the force.

The courses taught officers and staff about racism, “unconscious bias”, “privilege and the importance of being an ally”,

The chief constable of the force issued an apology for the actions of his officers but denied allegations of “two-tier” policing.

The Chief Constable of the force that arrested Henry Nowak has dismissed claims of two-tier policing as he rejected calls to resign.

Alexis Boon apologised for his officers “handcuffing and arresting Henry” as the teenager begged for help after being stabbed five times by Vickrum Digwa.

But he insisted the 18-year-old was not treated differently because of his race.

And Chief Constable Boon said the officers who handcuffed Mr Nowak after he was falsely accused of racism are no longer on frontline duties.

Speaking for the first time, Mr Boon said: “I am clear we are sorry for handcuffing and arresting Henry, but I don’t know if that is cutting through for people. We understand it and are genuinely sorry.

“I don’t accept the term of two-tier policing. I don’t recognise it.

“I see officers and staff out there day in, day out working incredibly hard to deliver for all our communities. I just don’t recognise the concept.”

Asked if he believes policing is anti-white, Boon said: “No, I don’t.”