UK police given power to block escape from terror attacks

Police in the UK are to receive powers to impose “emergency cordons” across major cities to stop people getting away after a terrorist strike, it was confirmed today.

UK police given power to block escape from terror attacks

Police in the UK are to receive powers to impose “emergency cordons” across major cities to stop people getting away after a terrorist strike, it was confirmed today.

Armed officers and military units could enforce the cordons following a biological or chemical attack.

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