Scotland Yard has denied allegations from the Mail on Sunday that police inaction during the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 compromised the security of Downing Street. Critics accused the Metropolitan Police of recklessly withdrawing armed officers from No10, which reportedly endangered the Prime Minister's safety. The Met stressed that their standard procedure is to avoid firearms officers engaging with protesters. The discussion was intensified by comments from political figures questioning the decision, while the newspaper highlighted an injured officer's ongoing treatment stemming from the events.
The Mail on Sunday claimed police chiefs 'capitulated to a mob' by pulling armed officers away, jeopardizing the Prime Minister's security during the protests.
In a robust statement, the Metropolitan Police labeled the accusations misleading, asserting that Downing Street's security was maintained throughout the protests.
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