Photo of a UK armed police officer (most likely from
CO19, but possible from S013, Special Branch anti-terrorist unit)), at the scene of the
Stockwell shootings, July 2005. The officer is armed with a
G3K rifle, fitted with Schmidt & Bender Flashdot sniper scope and a PSG-1 buttstock. The unusual configuration of the rifle has lead some to speculate that it is being weilded by a Special Forces soldier, such as as SAS trooper, rather than a Policeman. Further research reveals that C019 have been pictured using identical weapons in other operations, such as a siege in Hackney, 2003. (
view photo at hk pro)
