More armed police on streets of London to fight terror threat

Operation Hercules firearm officers now trained and ready to patrol capital's major landmarks

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Extra armed police will be visible on the streets of London from today to protect the capital from terrorist attacks, Metropolitan Police chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe and London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced.

"The first of 600 armed officers are due to be stationed at visible locations across London today, in order to help deter terrorists," the London Evening Standard says.

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