London's top cop seeks protections for police as armed officers protest murder charge for colleague

London police call for backup as officers lay down guns after colleague charged with murder

The action deepened the sense of crisis in Britain's largest police force, which is struggling to restore public confidence after a series of scandals and an independent review that found it was riddled with institutional racism, sexism and homophobia.

London police handed in guns as officer faces murder charge

Britain's army was set to provide armed support for police in London if required.

London’s top cop seeks protections for police as armed officers protest murder charge for colleague

LONDON (AP) — London police have been forced to call on neighboring departments and the military for backup after scores of specially trained firearms officers refused to carry guns after a murder charge was filed against one of their colleagues. The action deepened the sense of crisis in Britain’s largest police force, which is struggling to restore public confidence after a series of scandals and an independent review that found it was riddled…

'SAS on standby' during armed police revolt as officers stand down over Chris Kaba murder charge

Special forces and regular soldiers are on standby after a revolt by armed police.

Met Police update as officers hand in their weapons over Chris Kaba charge

The Met Police has issued a statement in regards to the state of its firearms staff after claims stated that 'more than 100' had downed weapons after an officer was charged with the murder of Chris Kaba.

London's top cop seeks protections for police as armed officers protest murder charge for colleague

LONDON (AP) -- The head of London's police force is calling for increased legal protections for officers who use force in the line of duty after more than 100 officers refused to carry guns to protest murder charges filed against one of their colleagues.