Arming police officers with firearms will help them 'take decisive action', former detective claims

Former Detective Chief Superintendent of the Met Police, Kevin Hurley, has called for all officers to be armed following an attack in Hainault today.

Five people were treated for injuries in hospital and a 14-year-old boy has been killed, after a 36-year-old man attacked police and members of the public with a sword.

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