Police to test laser that 'blinds rioters'

Police to test laser that 'blinds rioters'

A shoulder-mounted laser that emits a blinding wall of light capable of repelling rioters is to be trialled by police under preparations to prevent a repeat of this summer's looting and arson.

The technology, developed by a former Royal Marine commando, temporarily impairs the vision of anyone who looks towards the source.

 It has impressed a division of the Home Office which is testing a new range of devices because of the growing number of violent situations facing the police.