officers had threatened to withdraw labour during the Queen's visit in March.

The rumours followed the indefinite suspension of Sgt. Paul Cranage, second in command of Marine Police.

Said Mr. Edwards: "While it is not Police policy to comment on disciplinary matters which are under investigation, we feel it is unfortunate that the media find it necessary to report on these matters, giving out false and misleading stories.

"These only serve to damage the morale of the force and this breeds discontent, not to mention bringing the reputation of the Bermuda Police force into disrepute.

"We wish to make it quite clear that no officer has threatened to withdraw his services during the Queen's visit or at any other time, and most certainly not any members of our emergency response team or explosives disposal team.

"The loyalty of these members of the force is above reproach.'' A 27-year-old man who was seriously injured after being in a collision with a police car two years ago is suing the driver and the Police Commissioner.

Mr. Keith Williams was thrown 10 feet into the air after being in a collision with the car driven by Det. Con. Alex Severin on Crawl Hill, Hamilton Parish on Febuary 20, 1992.

Several people in the neighbourhood rushed to help Williams who lay bleeding on the ground near TR's Snack Shop.

Some people in the area claimed that the Police car was travelling at speed, and Williams was wearing headphones.

It is still not known where Williams was standing at the point of impact.

Police said Williams, who lives in the area, was reported to have run in the path of the car.

Det. Con. Servin was not charged for the accident. A writ was served against the Police Commissioner, Mr. Lennett (Lennie) Edwards and Det. Con. Servin by Williams' lawyer Mr. Julian Hall.