Armed police officers. Downing Street gates, 2014
Image: Stanislav Kozlovskiy Wikipedia Creative Commons

The new Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced the deployment of an extra 400 armed police officers by next year.

Earlier today, Mr Khan watched the firearm team go through a training exercise in the capital.

Great to see brave armed response officers in training @metpoliceuk today. 400 more will be ready to be deployed https://t.co/Mb78L0aYaZ

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Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) May 12, 2016

In his election manifesto, The Mayor pledged to tackle the terror threat in the city, saying

Nothing is more important than keeping Londoners safe.

-Sadiq Khan

 

Impressed by level of skill demonstrated by @metpoliceuk armed response officers. 400+ to be deployed in next year. https://t.co/0R82uBE1wG

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Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) May 12, 2016

Greenwich Sinkhole

Another sinkhole has opened up in Greenwich, south-east London, at 4am this morning.

This one, in Woodland Terrace, almost swallowed a family saloon car.

Sinkhole swallows car in London street bit.ly/1X35Rm3 by @georginafstubbs https://t.co/4ZNUjaKGpp

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Press Association (@PA) May 12, 2016

No-one was hurt, but residents reported hearing a loud ‘sound like thunder’.

The road is currently closed to traffic, but residents have not been evacuated.

The Royal Borough of Greenwich will continue to prioritise the welfare of our residents and seek to minimise the inconvenience caused. We are ensuring that Thames Water and SGN are communicating with households at the scene.

-Greenwich council spokesperson

Sinkhole car owner 'thankful' family not hurt in 'crazy' incident bit.ly/1OlgPSa https://t.co/odgmNlIb0H

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Press Association (@PA) May 12, 2016

A similar sinkhole appeared at the Hexagon Housing Estate in Plumstead last week on Bank Holiday Monday. You can hear a further LMMNews report on  that incident here.