WEST Midlands’ police chief has slammed the sleeping conditions for local officers who are working on the visit of US President Donald Trump as “an absolute disgrace”.

Police officers from across the country who have been drafted in to support the huge security operation during Mr Trump’s visit are being forced to sleep on camp beds on a sports hall floor.

Photos have been circulating the internet which show hundreds of folding beds and roll mats laid out ready for the thousands of officers who have been sent to the South East of England.

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, David Jamieson, said: “The conditions some West Midlands Police officers are being forced to endure is an absolute disgrace.

“No officer should be made to sleep on a camp bed, inches from the floor, in a sports hall with scores of colleagues only metres apart after a 12 hour shift.

“Some female officers are even having to sleep on mats in glass fronted squash courts.

“These officers are in the South East to keep the President of the United States safe. They aren’t asking for luxury accommodation, but the least we can do is put them up in a room with a proper bed.”

The visit to the UK by President Trump is thought to be triggering the biggest police mobilisation ever – surpassing even the 2011 riots.

West Midlands Police is having to send a significant number of officers – many for three days – to support the Metropolitan Police operation this weekend.

Around 1,000 rest days have had to be cancelled to ensure there are enough officers available, while also ensuring the West Midlands is policed appropriately.

Mr Jamieson added: “Forces up and down the country have struggled with cuts for years. My fear is that local police forces have taken the decision to put some of our officers up in this way because the government isn't stepping forward to pick up the tab for accommodation.”

The security bill for Mr Trump’s trip is expected to rack up to £10 million as thousands of people protest against the President.