Sikh activists disrupted a police recruitment event at a Gurdwara.

The confrontation Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Pleck, Walsall was posted online and involved members of the Sikh Youth UK.

A member of Sikh Youth UK is heard in the video saying "Pack up your bags and go.

"West Midlands Police is banned from Sikh spaces. You are interfering in Indian matters, you are spying on the Sikh community.

"We are asking you nicely and humbly to pack your stuff up."

A spokesman for Sikh Youth UK told the Birmingham Mail, "The video features Sikh Youth UK's Deepa Singh, along with several other members, reinforcing the ban on West Midlands Police from official duty in Gurdwaras."

He added: "This information was used to conduct a series of raids on five Sikhs which did not lead to any arrests, but was only good for destabilising movements of Sikh activism."

"The decision to remove police from holding a recruitment drive in a Gurdwara on Diwali was a community-led one," the statement said.

"A Gurdwara is open to all, of any background or status, to attend as congregation, including staff of West Midlands Police.

"However, the sacred platforms available in a Gurdwara are only open to be used by those who have the backing of the community, which for now does not include the force."

A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police statement read, "Last week West Midlands Police attended a recruitment event at a Gurdwara in Walsall.

"During this event one member of the public had a heated discussion with an officer.

"Following this, it was decided the best course of action was for police to leave the event.

"West Midlands Police has excellent relationships with its communities, this includes the Sikh community and officers continue to be welcomed into Gurdwaras and other religious buildings."