British police receive SAS training to combat Mumbai-style terror attacks

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Source: AP Via The Australian

BRITISH police are receiving new weapons and specialised training from the SAS to combat the threat of a Mumbai-style terrorist attack in Britain. Faced with growing terror threats involving urban areas, the hope is that the training and equipment will help if Britain ever faces an attack similar to the 2008 Mumbai shooting spree that killed 166 people and paralysed India's business capital for days.

The announcement comes amid an active European terror threat being tracked by US and European officials. Britain's terror threat rating remains at "severe" - the second highest tier - which means an attack is likely.

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Britain has a deep-rooted tradition of having unassuming and unarmed police - iconic images of bobbies donning their trademark hats and batons.

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The new police arsenal will include automatic or semi-automatic weapons that are more powerful and accurate, but Britain's Home Office - which overseas the police - refused to give further details about the types of weapons or how many officers would receive them.

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