'We did not seek advice from the force's diversity adviser prior to publishing and distributing the postcards. That was an oversight and we apologise for any offence caused.'

Did not seek the advice of the diversity adviser about... Seriously. Put a picture of a yorkshire pig wearing a police hat. Or to put the controversy in plainer terms, piss off. We're expected to observe "Muslim sensitivity" while they ignore that of others? Go piss up a rope.