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4 August 2016

2968 GB adults surveyed

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The Metropolitan Police have announced that more armed police will patrol London’s streets in an effort to reassure the public and deter terrorists. Do you think that more armed police make a terrorist attack more likely, less likely or will make no difference?

Conducted 4 August 2016

YouGov surveyed 2968 GB adults

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The Metropolitan Police have announced that more armed police will patrol London’s streets in an effort to reassure the public and deter terrorists. Do you think that more armed police make a terrorist attack more likely, less likely or will make no difference?

Conducted 4 August 2016

YouGov surveyed 2968 GB adults

By:
5%
16%
63%
7%
9%

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