Army ends stand down as police resume duties after protest ends.

Armed police officers have returned to work today, marking the end of the need for the Army to support the Metropolitan Police firearms department. After much consideration, a number of officers decided to step back from armed duties while they reflect on recent events.

However, as of lunchtime on Monday, the number of officers who had returned to their duties was sufficient for the Met Police to no longer require external assistance. A Met Police spokesperson expressed their gratitude for the support provided by the Ministry of Defence and the armed forces personnel involved.

The spokesperson also reassured Londoners that the Met has a significant capability and that armed officers are still deployed in communities across the city. This includes Parliament, diplomatic premises, and airports.

The Met will continue to keep the need for external support for non-counterterrorism armed policing under review. Officers from the Met still make up the vast majority of armed resources deployed across London.

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