London police investigate weapons outside mayor's home
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Key Points:
- London police are investigating how armed protection officers guarding Mayor Sadiq Khan left a bag containing guns and ammunition outside his home in south London.
- The weapons found included an MP5 semiautomatic Heckler & Koch carbine, a Glock pistol, a Taser, and ammunition, discovered by a couple who reported it to the police.
- Five officers have been removed from front-line duties as the police Directorate of Professional Standards reviews the incident.
- Authorities believe the bag was misplaced by on-duty officers shortly before it was found and are urgently reviewing the circumstances to prevent a recurrence.
- A spokesperson for Mayor Khan emphasized the need for police to take all necessary steps to ensure such an incident does not happen again.
