London Riots: 16,000 Police Take To Streets
The number of police officers on London’s streets tonight trying to prevent further rioting and looting is almost being
After police were vastly outnumbered on Monday night with just 6,000 officers on patrol amid “sickening” scenes of violence, the Prime Minister announced the increase in Downing Street.
All Metropolitan Police leave has been cancelled and special constables have been asked to work.
Reinforcements are being provided by 26, or 60%, of the country’s other forces, and even retired Met officers are offering to help out.
Sky’s crime correspondent Martin Brunt said the Met was considering a change of tactics and that officers may even be issued with plastic bullets.
Brunt said: “Police have promised to swamp the streets and act tougher if there’s another night of rioting in the capital.
“A change in tactics could include the use of plastic bullets (baton rounds) to clear looters and vandals.
“Such a weapon has been available to police in the past three nights, but commanders have resisted using them.
They’re just making the community worse for themselves!!
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