The Met never cease to amaze

Where is the source for this?

TV says it is reported in The Sun.

Initially, the Sun and the Telegraph.

Later confirmed in less dramatic terms, it was apparently for 7 minutes before a member of the public found it, investigation underway etc etc 5 police suspended while investigated.

Here is the BBC with a reasonable report of the facts

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjd8y33ze08o

obvs serious and never to have happened, appalling errorbut not as far as I'm concerned meriting the kind of shock horror headlines until we actually know more details.

Thankyou for clearing that up with some facts! The fact that five policemen were suspended makes me feel better- when the factual story comes out we will find out why. It seems like a deliberate act to me, but I'll wait and see.

Wyllow3 I saw this on the BBC News this morning, those reporting were definitely shocked and The Mayor is I imagine horrified!

Shocking! particularly in an unrelated event a young teenage boy has actually been shot in London, three people arrested.

The 7 minutes quoted seems to be the length of time the Met took to arrive after being alerted by a member of the public. The bag could,have been there for some time.

At least they turned up which they don't do for a burglary.

There is no information on how long the hold-all was left unattended in the street.

It took 7 minutes for the police to arrive once the man whose partner found the bag rang them.

(Picture’s he took of the bag and its contents)

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GrannyGravy13

Wyllow3 I saw this on the BBC News this morning, those reporting were definitely shocked and The Mayor is I imagine horrified!

Yes, it is shocking. Imagine what might have happened had that been found by people who decided to use them anywhere. Just as well they were found by someone with a sense of responsibility.

It is serious enough for five police officers to be suspended.

There is no way that this can be reported as less shocking.

I'm speechless. 😲

Here is the BBC with a reasonable report of the facts

No, the BBC has reported what the Metropolitan Police said about the incident and they are obviously trying to downplay it.
The report then goes on to say what the member of the public said who found the cache of weapons, which was that the attending officers were really shocked.

There should be no downplaying of this incident, it is extremely serious.

Allira

^Here is the BBC with a reasonable report of the facts^

No, the BBC has reported what the Metropolitan Police said about the incident and they are obviously trying to downplay it.
The report then goes on to say what the member of the public said who found the cache of weapons, which was that the attending officers were really shocked.

There should be no downplaying of this incident, it is extremely serious.

Agree with this. It should not be downplayed and is extremely serious. How should it have been reported then?

With the fullest of details as possible. OP didn't say four Met policemen had been suspended and merely said the bag had been found at Khan's house.

keepingquiet

With the fullest of details as possible. OP didn't say four Met policemen had been suspended and merely said the bag had been found at Khan's house.

Well, it was obviously in place where a member of the public found it, not inside the house.

Why downplay it, I wonder?

I don't think it is being downplayed. The report was clear that any danger posed is now over. Yes, I have re-read OP and she said it was on the pavement outside Khan's house- directly outside or nearby?
The policemen responsible are being investigated and I suspect maybe some, all or none will be charged and we will find out.

What inference are we to derive from this? That the met have some reckless and downright dangerous police officers?

All the rest is inflammatory speculation.

Of course it's not shocking. I'm sure it happens frequently. 🤔 We mustn't sensationalise the fact that a sub-machine gun, a Glock pistol, taser plus ammunition was left lying around for anyone to pick up. It's those newspapers, innit, making something out of nothing.
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Oh come on we have all done it. I left my guns in Tesco the other day. I had such a giggle with the security when I went back to retrieve them.

Galaxy 😁

Allira

Of course it's not shocking. I'm sure it happens frequently. 🤔 We mustn't sensationalise the fact that a sub-machine gun, a Glock pistol, taser plus ammunition was left lying around for anyone to pick up. It's those newspapers, innit, making something out of nothing.
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It is shocking- no one with any sense of social responsibilty wouldn't be shocked at yet more evidence that the met are corrupt.

No need for sarcasm.

Why?

Were they deliberately left? Or a mistake. Appalling either way but I'd prefer some more facts before judging.

It is shocking- no one with any sense of social responsibility wouldn't be shocked at yet more evidence that the met are corrupt.

Corrupt or worryingly incompetent?

I read this story, it was completely irresponsible.

Hope people are disciplined and a lot more careful moving forward