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Chuck wrote: I heard that (say in event of attack etc ) the police are not allowed to aid anyone (like help someone wounded) because of insurance issues, is that right or just a shaggy dog tale.Sim?

It's bollox.

Chuck wrote: I heard that (say in event of attack etc ) the police are not allowed to aid anyone (like help someone wounded) because of insurance issues, is that right or just a shaggy dog tale.Sim?

how would that be different from any instance where the police arrive before paramedics?

Sim G wrote:

Chuck wrote: I heard that (say in event of attack etc ) the police are not allowed to aid anyone (like help someone wounded) because of insurance issues, is that right or just a shaggy dog tale.Sim?

It's bollox.

Does one mean, no old chap that is simply untrue and definitely not cricket?

Blu wrote:

Sim G wrote:

Chuck wrote: I heard that (say in event of attack etc ) the police are not allowed to aid anyone (like help someone wounded) because of insurance issues, is that right or just a shaggy dog tale.Sim?

It's bollox.

Does one mean, no old chap that is simply untrue and definitely not cricket?

Indubatibly, old fellow.

Thank you for your scientific and eloquent clarification Sim. Good to know they can administer first aid in an emergency.

Maybe instead of tazers / body armour etc you'll get issued with these?

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