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Does London still need Police front counters?

Ten more counters are set to close under cost-cutting measures.

London will be left with just two Metropolitan Police stations with front counters operating 24 hours a day, as ten more are set to close under cost-cutting measures - breaking a pledge made by the force and the mayor of London.

Only Lewisham and Charing Cross - where ten officers are currently under investigation by the police watchdog - will remain open 24 hours.

Staff and victim groups have raised concerns. But, with the Met saying many crimes aren't reporter via front counters anymore, does London still need them?

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Radio London's Ross Ryan and Sonja Jessup have more.

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