Cops to allow ‘tasteful’ tats

POLICE are easing rules on tattoos in a £1.25million recruitment drive.

Facial ink is still banned but people with sleeve tattoos will now be considered for the Met “as long as they are not offensive”.

Commissioner Cressida Dick said: “Many young people are ruling themselves out of joining us because of their tattoos.”

The Met wants to bring in another 2,000 officers.

Last year 10% of candidates were rejected by the force due to their tattoos.