Trigger Point: Vicky McClure’s TV hit sparks surge in interest for police counter-terror roles

Trigger Point: Vicky McClure as Lana Washington and Adrian Lester as Joel Nutkins.

(Picture: ITV)

The ITV drama Trigger Point has been hailed by Britain’s counter-terrorism police chief for prompting a surge in interest in joining his teams, as they try to protect the country from extremist attack.

Met Assistant Commissioner Matt Jukes said there had been a 700 per cent increase in people visiting the careers site of Counter Terrorism Policing since the series starring Vicky McClure and Adrian Lester went on air.