BULLY boy Police allegations have led to a force investigation.

A SWAT-like swoop on a bewildered Astley student led to a complaint about over-the-top tactics to the Chief Constable.

And his parents' claim of heavy-handed Police tactics have resulted in a GMP disciplinary inquiry.

Distressed parents Michael and Pauline Sykes, of Lingards Lane, Astley, wrote to Chief Constable David Wilmott criticising officers on night patrol for "imitidating, over zealous and disturbing actions".

Mr and Mrs Sykes say their 18 year old son, a student at Leeds University, was intimidated by a "Swat team" as he gave friends an after-midnight lift home in his mum's Mini.

They claim he was interrogated on a garage forecourt by members of the force's crack TAG (Tactical Aid Group) team.

"Horrifically, while my son was receiving his attentions, other officers were asking the other three passengers if they had ever been locked up and telling them they would not like it!

"I have always brought-up my children to believe the police do a difficult job and I endeavour to instill a measure of respect for the force. But isolated incidents like this only serve to disillusion tomorrow's generation.

"They probably imagined, in their blue jump suits and boots, they were members of the 'A' team.

"What a pity the police couldn't have acted with such alacrity when my son was beaten-up on local playing fields. Even though we suggested the culprit's name and address they were 'unable to do anything' and suggested I should give him a good hiding.

"Or when we have reported burglary in the past and we are given a crime number and never see hide nor hair of a uniform.

"My son was most distressed by this incident as indeed are my wife and I."

A Police spokesman said the matter was being investigated by GMP's disciplinary complaints' section.

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