Starmer's vision quest

[C R]

I also imagine that if the poster's complexion was of a darker hue their experience may have been different.

Police corruption and racism overlapping in London in the seventies

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oval_Four

 

[Pblakeney]

Weren't the 70s a time of peak crooked copper?

TV would certainly indicate so but that will largely depend on location. I can only comment on my experience.
Main difference between then a now is the lack of cops on the beat.
From what’s in the press I’d suggest that little else has changed in the meantime.

Personal experience only, never been harassed by a cop (without good reason, I was no angel), never harassed a cop.