Met Police boss fears funding cuts could lead to loss of 2,300 officers

The Met Police fears it could face cuts of up to 2,300 officers due to a £450 million funding shortfall, severely impacting crime fighting capabilities.

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley will highlight that the force's funding gap, driven by unfunded pay increases, has forced it to exhaust its reserves affecting operational effectiveness.

The Met is prioritizing areas such as public protection and emergency response teams, but worst-case scenarios indicate reduced capabilities against serious violence and organized crime.

Changes will impact various units including the Flying Squad, which will operate without firearms, and teams targeting serious offenders, limiting the Met's proactive crime prevention efforts.

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