A British woman injured in a hit-and-run accident got a dressing down after she described the driver as fat.

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Mary Magilton, 54, of Moorside in Oldham, Greater Manchester, was told she could not use "words like that" to describe someone in a statement, the BBC said.

The mother of three said Greater Manchester Police made her feel like a criminal for using the description.

The force said their officers follow an "appropriate language guide" to help staff be professional and correct.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said, "Our policy covers issues relating to race, disability, gender, religion, sexuality and age, and includes operational guidance and information on where to seek advice."

The spokesman suggested an alternative description to use would be "of heavy build."