Summary
Five Metropolitan Police officers in London have been taken off duty after a bag with firearms, including a sub-machine gun, a pistol, a Taser, and ammunition, was found on a street by a passerby. The bag was discovered near the home of London Mayor Sadiq Khan. The police are investigating how the bag was misplaced by the officers.
Key Facts
- Five Met Police officers are taken off front-line duty after misplacing a bag of weapons.
- The bag contained a sub-machine gun, a pistol, a Taser, and some ammunition.
- A member of the public found the bag on a street in south London.
- The discovery happened near Mayor Sadiq Khan's home.
- The Metropolitan Police's Directorate of Professional Standards is investigating the incident.
- Police arrived and collected the bag within seven minutes of receiving the call.
- A spokesperson for Mayor Khan called the incident serious and emphasized prevention measures.
