Analysis shows police more likely to be in schools with higher numbers of pupils of colour and those eligible for free meals

Nearly 1,000 police officers are operating within UK schools, figures show, with these officers being more likely to be based in areas with higher numbers of pupils eligible for free school meals.

Analysis by the Runnymede Trust shows that of the 979 police officers operating in UK schools, half are based in London.

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