Soldiers could fill in for armed police after scores of Metropolitan Police officers stood down from firearms duties following a murder charge against one of their colleagues.Scotland Yard requested military support for counter-terrorism duties if armed officers are unavailable.Home Secretary Suella Braverman has ordered a review of the situation, insisting officers "mustn't fear ending up in the dock for carrying out their duties".

Soldiers could fill in for armed police after scores of Metropolitan Police officers stood down from firearms duties following a murder charge against one of their colleagues.Scotland Yard requested military support for counter-terrorism duties if armed officers are unavailable.Home Secretary Suella Braverman has ordered a review of the situation, insisting officers "mustn't fear ending up in the dock for carrying out their duties".