The British Home Secretary, Theresa May, has blocked the use of water cannon as a deterrent in England and Wales.
However, the decision was taken only after London Mayor Boris Johnson bought three of the vehicles, second-hand, from Germany at a cost of 218,000 pounds (340,000 dollars)
Out UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports….
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