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A police officer has been fined after being found guilty of racially abusing a nightclub bouncer in Aberdeen because he was black. A police officer has been fined £500 after being found guilty of racially abusing a nightclub bouncer in Aberdeen because he was black.
Grampian Police Det Con Richard Taylor, 30, was thrown out of Tiger Tiger for being too drunk. Grampian Police Det Con Richard Taylor, 30, was thrown out of Tiger Tiger.
Head bouncer Schuwel Miah, 24, told the trial at Aberdeen Sheriff Court that the officer racially abused him, and had also warned he could lose his job. Head bouncer Schuwel Miah, 24, told Aberdeen Sheriff Court the officer racially abused him, and had also warned he could lose his job.
Taylor was find £500 over the incident, in June last year. He was not on duty. Mr Miah said after the case he did not want the officer to lose his job, adding: "Everybody makes mistakes".
Married father Taylor, who was off-duty at the time, had been ordered to leave the bar and trouble flared when he was not allowed back in.
I'm glad he was found guilty but I don't want him to lose his job. He was very drunk at the time but people make mistakes Schuwel Miah
Sheriff Annella Cowan said witnesses had given different accounts of the incident but that there was clear evidence of a racial slur.
Defence solicitor Peter Shepherd said: "The effects of a conviction on Mr Taylor are potentially quite severe.
"He has eight years of service. There is no excuse for having too much to drink and there's no dispute that his behaviour was wholly inappropriate."
After the trial, Mr Miah said: "I'm glad he was found guilty but I don't want him to lose his job. He was very drunk at the time but people make mistakes.
"It's very shocking to hear anyone using racial remarks, but even more so when a police officer is involved, especially of this ranking.
"This should send a clear message to everyone that racial abuse is not acceptable."
'Highest standards'
Supt Iain McGrory, head of professional standards for Grampian Police, said: "Grampian Police and the public expect the highest standards of conduct from our staff and this officer has fallen far short of the standards we demand.Supt Iain McGrory, head of professional standards for Grampian Police, said: "Grampian Police and the public expect the highest standards of conduct from our staff and this officer has fallen far short of the standards we demand.
"Naturally, we are disappointed a member of our staff has been convicted of this crime."Naturally, we are disappointed a member of our staff has been convicted of this crime.
"I will be submitting a report on the circumstances to the deputy chief constable for his consideration in due course.""I will be submitting a report on the circumstances to the deputy chief constable for his consideration in due course."
He added: "While it is accepted staff have a life to lead outside their working environment, it is also expected they will conduct themselves in accordance with our values."He added: "While it is accepted staff have a life to lead outside their working environment, it is also expected they will conduct themselves in accordance with our values."