UK: Met Police to lay off 1,700 officers amid £260m budget shortfall

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UK: Met Police to lay off 1,700 officers amid £260m budget shortfall

The Metropolitan Police will cut 1,700 officers, staff, and community support officers due to a £260 million funding gap. Despite increased contributions from central and local government, the force says it must make “substantial tough choices” to address the shortfall. With violent crime, mobile phone theft, and shoplifting on the rise, senior officers warn that […]

UK: Met Police to lay off 1,700 officers amid £260m budget shortfall
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