GMB: Laura Tobin mocked for not 'keeping it brief'

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During Monday’s instalment of the ITV show, hosts Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher welcomed two guests into the studio to speak about the backlash police officers have recently received for dancing at certain events. Although, when Former Scotland Yard Detective slammed the dancing, Good Morning Britain viewers were less than impressed with his opinions.

Sean asked the panel if the officer’s dancing is a positive thing, as they’re getting involved in the community and building trust.

However, Peter Bleksley strongly disagreed as he said that it is almost negligent on the officer’s part.

The Former Scotland Yard Detective told the Good Morning Britain panel that if he was at the event, he would have had them all stationed and alert.

He said: “If I were at that event, I’d be saying to the officers, ‘You’re stationed here, here and here. Remain vigilant.’

“’Smile, engage, tell the revellers where we can be found to report concerns or any crime that occurs, but we do not dance, we don’t prance, we [are the] police!’”

However, Peter’s comments caused an uproar with GMB viewers, as many have sided with the police choosing to get more involved with the event.

Alison White said: “The police officers were policing an event and engaging with the community, to me that is just as important.

“It builds trust between officers and the public. I would rather see police engaging with the public and building a trust than some standing there glaring at everyone.”

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