Ethiopian-born PCSO who claimed he suffered ‘deep-seated and cunning racism’ and wasn’t allowed to do patrols alone loses legal battle

Ethiopian-born PCSO who claimed he suffered ‘deep-seated and cunning racism’ and wasn’t allowed to do patrols alone loses legal battle

Ethiopian-born Tegegn Bayissa had claimed his career was wrecked by ‘deep-seated and cunning’ racism.

The police community support officer blamed colleagues’ prejudice for their refusal to let him patrol unattended.

He insisted it was the only possible explanation, given that his role was ‘not rocket science’ and one that even a teenager could perform.

But when he brought a race discrimination claim, the true reason emerged – for the PCSO had made a catalogue of basic errors, one of which could have seen him arrested.

After hearing how senior officers had given Mr Bayissa every chance to learn the ropes, an employment tribunal rejected his claim on every one of 47 points.

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