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Pepper spray still illegal
editorial@hamhigh.co.uk
27 May 2005
CAMDEN Police are warning women that carrying pepper spray in self-defence is still illegal.
Two girls - an American and German - have recently received cautions after the spray was found in their handbags.
One of the girls was trying to get into Koko's nightclub in Mornington Crescent, while the other was stopped and searched in the street.
Both said they carried it for their own protection and didn't realise it was an offence in this country.
Although widely available in America, pepper spray is classed as a firearm in the UK and possession carries a minimum sentence of five years.
A Camden Police spokeswoman said: "These girls have cautions and the incidents will boost our firearm statistics.
editorial@hamhigh.co.uk
27 May 2005
CAMDEN Police are warning women that carrying pepper spray in self-defence is still illegal.
Two girls - an American and German - have recently received cautions after the spray was found in their handbags.
One of the girls was trying to get into Koko's nightclub in Mornington Crescent, while the other was stopped and searched in the street.
Both said they carried it for their own protection and didn't realise it was an offence in this country.
Although widely available in America, pepper spray is classed as a firearm in the UK and possession carries a minimum sentence of five years.
A Camden Police spokeswoman said: "These girls have cautions and the incidents will boost our firearm statistics.