Met Police 999 call answering times slip below target
Met Police answer just 77.5% of 999 calls in 10 seconds, missing a 90% target. Officials urge public to call only for real emergencies after reports of spiders and lost dogs.
Met Police answer just 77.5% of 999 calls in 10 seconds, missing a 90% target. Officials urge public to call only for real emergencies after reports of spiders and lost dogs.
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