Gun Policy News
Birmingham Police Unlock Their Guns More Often: Toys Often the Cause
28 January 2005
Evening Mail (UK)
Birmingham's fight against guns was highlighted today when shock figures revealed the number of armed police had doubled in the last three years.
Gun-carrying cops in the West Midlands were called into action more than 25 times a week last year.
Only London had a higher figure.
The force's battle against gun gangs and terrorist threats has brought about much of the increase — but youngsters playing with toy guns also caused the figures to rocket.
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