ADVICE has been given to Torquay Police on the best way to treat Muslims held in custody.
A representative from the Torbay Islamic Centre was invited to the custody unit to make sure best practice and correct standards were being met.
He gave advice on a range of matters which would be important to Muslims arrested and held in the Torquay cells.
It follows guidelines about best practice from Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary.
Sgt Howard Brugge of Torquay custody said: "We wanted to identify how we looked after Muslim detainees and were visited by Dr Ali from the Torbay Islamic Centre.
"Torquay didn't have any issues but we wanted to make sure things were being done in a respectful way."
Dr Ali gave advice about issues including halal food, food preparation, the Koran, washing before prayers, and prayer mats.
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