British police hit out at plans to hire US crime gang expert

BRITISH police chiefs yesterday hit back at Prime Minister David Cameron’s plans to enlist a US crime expert after last week’s riots, as the conservative leader vowed “zero tolerance” against street violence.

Cameron, criticised by some in his party as being too liberal on crime and punishment, has taken a tough stance after four nights of looting and arson hit cities across England.

“We haven’t talked the language of zero tolerance enough, but the message is getting through,” Cameron said in an interview in the Sunday Telegraph.