As the Home Office announces the scrapping of non-crime hate incidents, The Independent looks back at examples recorded by police forces that are a questionable use of time For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A ”fuss” in the