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UK: Boris Johnson to buy three water cannon for Metropolitan police

10 June 2014

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"London mayor justifies the speed of the £218,000 purchase by saying the machines are needed in case of disorder this summer...The purchase from the German federal police is the first by a force in Great Britain. Critics say the decision smacks of "arrogance". It comes before Theresa May, the home secretary, has reached a decision on whether to sanction their use."

See the article: Boris Johnson to buy three water cannon for Metropolitan police (Guardian, link)

Background: UK: Police seeking water cannons condemned by crowd at public meeting

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