It is also interesting that they were given a report of something very specific, very dangerous and very false, on which they acted with extreme urgency; if the report had been true, the urgency with which they acted would have been applauded as a sterling example of British diligence and smart police work.

This does not forgive the hyperactive trigger finger of the officer who shot Mohammed Kahar, but it does constitute extenuating circumstances. And I would be very curious to know from whom that report originated. The ACTUAL culprit in this story may be found there, just off-stage. I am glad Mohammed was not killed.

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