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Can police use water cannon here?
No, water cannon are not authorised for use by police forces in England and Wales. The Home Office decided against their deployment in 2014, citing concerns about their safety and effectiveness. However, they are used by police in some other European countries, including Belgium, where they were deployed during the Brussels protests.
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