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London 2012: Missiles may be placed at residential flats Apr 29th 2012, 00:17 From the BBC News Website Quote: The Ministry of Defence says it is still evaluating sites to place surface-to-air missiles for the Olympic Games after reports that they could be placed at residential flats. Residents at a block in Bow, east London, have received a leaflet saying soldiers and police could be stationed there during the Games. | Quote: According to journalist Brian Whelan, a resident at the flats, the MoD's leaflet says the missiles will only be fired as a last resort. He said: "They are going to have a test run next week, putting high velocity missiles on the roof just above our apartment and on the back of it they're stationing police and military in the tower of the building for two months. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17884897 | |
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