US EditionArmed police officers left bag of guns outside Sadiq Khan's home
Five frontline officers were suspended after a bag containing a submachine gun, a pistol, a Taser and ammunition was left outside the mayor’s home, police said.
- Armed police assigned to protect London Mayor Sadiq Khan left a bag containing an MP5 carbine, a Glock pistol, a Taser, and ammunition outside his south London home on Tuesday evening.
- A pregnant woman found the bag, kicked it, and her partner, Jordan Griffiths, took it inside and discovered the firearms before notifying police, who arrived within minutes to recover them.
- The Metropolitan Police's Directorate of Professional Standards launched an investigation and removed the five officers involved from frontline duties while reviewing the incident.
- A spokesperson for Mayor Khan said it was a very serious incident and that the Met must take all steps to prevent such events from happening again.
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Met police stand down five officers after weapons bag left near mayor’s home
Five officers from the Metropolitan Police have been removed from operational duty after a bag containing firearms was left unattended in a street close to the home of London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan. The incident occurred in south London, where the bag was discovered by a member of the public. According to reports, the individual noticed the item and, concerned about its contents… Source
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