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Russia's police chief has warned overweight officers that they are likely to be sacked.

The country’s police are currently sitting re-accreditation exams as part of the ongoing force reform.

Chief Nurgaliev said an officer with a large belly might survive the cull, but only if he or she meets all other requirements.

The Interior Ministry also plans to introduce psychological tests designed to assess a police officer's inclination to accept bribes.

According to official data, 312 officers have already sat their re-accreditation exams. Nearly 300 of them passed.

The Russian police force is currently undergoing a complete reformation, which will see every police officer tested and either fired or reinstated. One-third of staff is to be dismissed in the process.

The reform, originally intended to have been completed before July, was extended until August.

Overweight officers to get chop in reform cull

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