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(Reuters) - Worried residents have lost a High Court battle to stop surface-to-air missiles being stationed on the roof of a 17-storey residential tower block during the London Olympics.
The tenants fear the missile base above their heads could make them the focus for an attack but a judge ruled on Tuesday they did not have an arguable case, the Press Association reported.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) says there is no credible threat and that the siting of the missiles is both "legitimate and proportionate".
The block is one of six sites in the capital where missiles, including rap
He said of the residents: "They have a fully justified fear that installation or deployment of the missile system on the roof of the ... tower gives rise to the additional risk that the tower itself may become the focus of a terrorist attack."
never mind the police,would you want the army patrolling outside your home?
Originally posted by PhoenixOD
I think the 'concerned residents' are more worried about the increased police presence and the stop and searches that will go with it than the threat of a terrorist attack.
edit on 10-7-2012 by PhoenixOD because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by glen200376
never mind the police,would you want the army patrolling outside your home?
Originally posted by PhoenixOD
I think the 'concerned residents' are more worried about the increased police presence and the stop and searches that will go with it than the threat of a terrorist attack.
edit on 10-7-2012 by PhoenixOD because: (no reason given)edit on 10/7/2012 by glen200376 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by starchild10
Someone on an LBC phone in just said that in any case, if they were fired, it would destroy the roof. Don't know if that is true.
Originally posted by tluna1
reply to post by tothetenthpower
ummm i know this sounds ignorant but did We or China put up things like this when we hosted the Olympics or is this something new? And has there been any threats or is this just a precaution?