North Yorkshire Police have reached a confidential settlement with a former police community support officer (PCSO) who claimed he was discriminated against and forced out after raising questions about Islam during mandatory diversity training.

Luke Salmons brought claims against the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police (NYP), alleging religious discrimination and breaches of his rights under the European Convention on Human Rights after he was suspended in October 2024 and later dismissed for “gross misconduct”, as well as being permanently barred from policing.