Patrolling armed officers can 'deter' potential attackers, Peter Bleksley claims

Former Scotland Yard Detective Peter Bleksley has defended Manchester City Centre Police for patrolling armed officers at this year's Christmas market, following backlash from locals.

In a now deleted social media post, Manchester City Centre Police shared images of patrolling officers, vowing to "keep all safe" this festive season.

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