Earlier the relevant Home Office had submitted a request to the Ministry of Defense for military assistance from the Metropolitan Police after more than a hundred officers surrendered their firearms licenses.
London, Thanasis Gavos
THE Metropolitan Police of London has announced that there is no longer any reason for members of the armed forces to be on standby to assist police operations, as armed officers who had surrendered their weapons in recent days returned to duty.
Any gaps, particularly in the counter-terrorist service where soldiers would potentially be used, would be able to be filled by armed officers from other UK police departments.
Earlier, the responsible Ministry of the Interior had submitted a request to the Ministry of Defense for the military assistance of the Metropolitan Police.
The need arose from the surrender of firearms licenses by more than a hundred officers.
Their move was prompted by backlash or concern over the prosecution of their colleague for the murder of 24-year-old Chris Campa in south London in September 2022.
The young black British builder and rapper had been shot by the officer, known simply as NX121, shortly after the collision with a police vehicle. The bullet hit him in the head after going through the windshield of the Audi he was driving.
There had been a short pursuit, as the Audi, which did not belong to the deceased, had been linked to a shooting incident that had taken place the previous day. The death of the unarmed Kamba caused strong reactions and protests.
Source :Skai
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