Five Met Police Officers Suspended After Firearms Found Outside London Mayor’s Home

Five Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended after a bag containing service firearms and a Taser was discovered outside the south London residence of Mayor Sadiq Khan. The bag held an MP5 semi-automatic carbine, a Glock pistol, a Taser and ammunition. A member of the public, Jordan Griffiths, found the abandoned weapons on the street. He took photos as proof, alerted police and watched officers arrive within minutes to secure the items. The Metropolitan Police have launched an internal review. A spokesperson said the bag was likely misplaced by on-duty protection officers. The incident is being referred to the force’s Professional Standards Directorate. Authorities described the case as serious. The five officers remain off duty pending a full investigation to ensure such an error cannot recur.

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