Police have been condemned for seeing a father at home to 'warn' him about attending a protest against illegal migrants – despite one officer apologetically admitting that the visit was 'b*******'.

Two West Midlands Police officers visited the man in Coventry to hand him a leaflet about 'correct' behaviour expected at public demonstrations.

But one is in trouble after door-cam footage recorded him calling the visit 'b*******' and adding: 'It's not something I agree with, but I've been asked to do it.'

The force has confirmed it is investigating the matter, including speaking to the officer and reviewing the video.

Last night Reform leader Nigel Farage said: 'It's two-tier policing.