New video footage shows the moment officers from Greater Manchester Police's Tactical Support Unit caught up with looters after a night of violence in the city.
The officers have no hesitation in bundling their criminal suspects from their bicycles into an undignified heap on the ground, throwing in a few baton strikes for good measure. I commend them for their hardline approach and hope they don't hesistate to use the same force tonight if trouble persists.
Their tough tactics follow the Prime Minister's stern warning yesterday that mindless criminality would not to be tolerated on the streets of Britain. Directly addressing those at the centre of violence, theft and arson the PM warned: "If you're old enough to commit the crime, then you are old enough to face the punishment."
David Cameron addressed the nation again this morning, confirming the Government's resolve to dispense swift justice and meet the needs of the police. He confirmed senior police officers were already authorised to use baton rounds and water cannon could be deployed within 24 hours if needed.
With 16,000 Met Police officers strategically positioned around the capital the streets of London were much quieter last night.
The officers have no hesitation in bundling their criminal suspects from their bicycles into an undignified heap on the ground, throwing in a few baton strikes for good measure. I commend them for their hardline approach and hope they don't hesistate to use the same force tonight if trouble persists.
Their tough tactics follow the Prime Minister's stern warning yesterday that mindless criminality would not to be tolerated on the streets of Britain. Directly addressing those at the centre of violence, theft and arson the PM warned: "If you're old enough to commit the crime, then you are old enough to face the punishment."
David Cameron addressed the nation again this morning, confirming the Government's resolve to dispense swift justice and meet the needs of the police. He confirmed senior police officers were already authorised to use baton rounds and water cannon could be deployed within 24 hours if needed.
With 16,000 Met Police officers strategically positioned around the capital the streets of London were much quieter last night.
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