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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lucas Cumiskey

Met Police boss warns public sector strikes could hinder crime-fighting

PA Wire

The head of the Metropolitan Police has warned that public sector strikes could hinder crime-fighting by causing an “overflow” of work for officers.

Sir Mark Rowley said police are already being sucked into helping with health and social care and he fears this could be “exacerbated” if other public services strike, the Telegraph reports.

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