Trigger Point ‘doesn’t tell full story’, says Met’s top bomb disposal expert


he UK’s top police bomb disposal expert says ITV’s Trigger Point is “a wonderful drama” but doesn’t tell the real story of his job.

Matthew Middleditch MBE, Scotland Yard’s senior explosives officer, added he is thankful to Jed Mercurio’s six-part thriller starring Vicky McClure for throwing a spotlight on the counter-terrorism unit.

Mr Middleditch’s team examined the elaborate fake suicide belt worn by the Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist Usman Khan in 2019.

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Source: Evening Standard