After people criticised their rainbow flag car, these police officers went one better

Sussex Police received a fair amount of complaints last year for adding a £225 rainbow graphic to a police vehicle in celebration of Brighton's Pride parade.

This year, in response to the criticism, they've gone one better by decorating the biggest vehicle in their fleet and two motorbikes for £420.

Chief superintendent Nev Kemp gave his reasons in a statement on Twitter:

The reception to the decision has been largely positive:

Well played Sussex Police, well played.

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