'Talon' spikes introduced in London

[Still Waters]

Police in London have rolled out new protective equipment designed to stop vehicle attacks on crowds as security forces remain on high alert.

“Talon” nets containing metal spikes were laid out around the Naval Association Parade in Whitehall and Scotland Yard said they would soon become a familiar site at high profile events.

The nets are capable of stopping lorries weighing up to 17 tonnes by puncturing tyres and becoming tangled around the front wheels, bringing vehicles to a stop.

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