London, one of the most populated cities in all of Europe, traditionally does not arm its police force with firearms. The increase in terrorism throughout Europe has forced London's Mayor and police commissioner to add 600 armed officers to its police force. Analysts predict this decision will be the first in a step to arm police forces across the UK in an effort to stop terrorism.

http://www.theatlantic.com/news/archive/2016/08/london-armed-police/494267/

Source: The Atlantic.com

J. Weston Phippen