Military personnel could perform counter-terrorism duties if armed Metropolitan Police officers are unavailable.
Soldiers could fill in for armed police after scores of Metropolitan Police officers stood down from firearms duties following a murder charge against one of their colleagues.
They mustn’t fear ending up in the dock for carrying out their duties. Officers risking their lives to keep us safe have my full backing & I will do everything in my power to support them. 2/3More than 100 officers have reportedly handed in permits allowing them to carry weapons, prompting Scotland Yard to turn to the military for assistance.
“This is a contingency option that would only be used in specific circumstances and where an appropriate policing response was not available. Mrs Braverman said she had ordered a review to ensure armed officers “have the confidence to do their job”.
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