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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lizzie Dearden

Police responded to alarm triggered during Downing Street party but took no action, senior officer confirms

EPA

The Metropolitan Police responded to a silent alarm that was accidentally set off during a Downing Street party, the deputy commissioner has confirmed.

Sir Steve House told the London Assembly police and crime committee that an officer involved in the incident was being spoken to.

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