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Water cannon discussions continue

Mayor's proposals to equip Metropolitan police with water cannon discussed for a second day at the London Assembly.

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Second day of talks over water cannon

Mayor Boris Johnson's controversial plans to allow the Metropolitan Police to purchase water cannon will come under scrutiny at City Hall for a second day.

Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley and Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime Stephen Greenhalgh will appear before the Assembly today to answer questions on the Mayor's proposals.

Chair of the Police and Crime Committee Joanne McCartney AM said: "Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe has said water cannon in London would be 'rarely used and rarely seen'. We have yet to hear a convincing case for when and how they would improve safety for all on London's streets."

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