Forces refuse Met mutual aid request amid armed officer shortage

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Forces refuse Met mutual aid request amid armed officer shortage

The force sought outside help after a number of AFOs handed in their weapons following the news that an officer has been charged with the murder of Chris Kaba.

Date - 28th September 2023
By - Cash Boyle

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Thames Valley and Leicestershire Police have turned down requests for mutual aid made by the Met after armed officers turned in their weapons upon learning that a colleague had been charged with the murder of Chris Kaba. On Monday it was...

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