The Chief Constable of Cumbria Police insists the force is committed to improving policing for black people in the county.

Commitment to improve policing for black people

The walkers will go from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend over three days, with the team walking more than a marathon a day. 

Walkers take on Hadrian’s Wall to celebrate hidden Black and Brown history

Cumbria Police have launched an appeal after a racially-aggravated assault took place in Carlisle at the weekend.

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The summit is designed to tackle issues including inequality, inequity and anti-racism in the county.

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The force say although the number is small, they've noticed a disproportionate amount of stops amongst Black, Asian and Minority ethnic groups.