Home Secretary Sajid Javid has spoken of his shock at the violence and racist abuse directed at his police officer brother. Mr Javid said his sibling had been taken to hospital on several occasions after being assaulted, once missing Christmas after having his jaw dislocated.
Prior to his career in politics, Mr Javid joined his brother Bas, who is now a chief superintendent with West Midlands Police, on a ride-along in the back of his police car in Bristol city centre. The cabinet minister told the Police Federation of England and Wales' annual conference: "I thought it would be an interesting insight into his job.
