Clegg: Shouldn't rush to instant judgements over arming police
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg warned against any kneejerk calls to arm British police after the death of two officers in a grenade and gun attack.
Mr Clegg said: "I don't think this is the time to rush to instant judgements, this really is a time for mourning and support, of course, for the family and friends of the two women who have been killed.
"We have a long tradition in this country, which is a great tradition, of policing in the community, of the police being part of the public and the public supporting and giving their consent to the police.
He added: "I think it is the kind of thing that you need to look at very carefully and certainly not, even though I know emotions are running high, in an instant way after this terrible, terrible tragedy."
More top news
Bacharach: I never read my daughter's suicide note
Music composer and producer Burt Bacharach admitted that writing his autobiography helped him come to terms with his daughter's suicide.
'Scotland's economy can thrive with independence'
Alex Salmond, has set about trying to reverse the impression that a vote for independence next year will hit the Scottish economy.
Head of the health service in England is to retire
Sir David Nicholson is to retire. His departure comes three months after the critical report into unnecessary deaths at Stafford Hospital.