It’s the flying squad! Police test 1,000 horse power jet suit to chase down ‘suspect’ across Porton Down research centre

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Police could don jet suits to fly through the air and catch criminals in the years to come if new technology is considered.

Senior police and government officials got to see a human jet suit in action at a demonstration of emerging science and technology that could help fight crime and terrorism.

In a fictitious scenario at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory based at Porton Down, near Salisbury, the pilot swooped on a would-be assailant on the run by flying rapidly through the air.

Richard Browning, pictured, demonstrated the Gravity system at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) in Porton Down

Richard Browning, pictured, demonstrated the Gravity system at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Porton Down 

Mr Browning, pictured, chased down the suspect, using the high tech system in front of senior police officers and Home Office personnel, pictured right

Mr Browning, pictured, chased down the suspect, using the high tech system in front of senior police officers and Home Office personnel, pictured right

A few seconds later, the suspect, wearing a black and white striped top, was only a few feet ahead of Mr Browning

A few seconds later, the suspect, wearing a black and white striped top, was only a few feet ahead of Mr Browning

While it is not thought there are any immediate plans to buy and use the kit, chairman of the National Police Chiefs' Council Martin Hewitt – who was among those in attendance alongside Home Office officials – said the event presented some 'important and exciting opportunities' to 'identify where that could be used in the policing world'.

Mr Hewitt described the system as 'incredibly noisy' and quite 'science-fictiony' but 'really impressive' and as having 'lots of potential'.

He added: 'This is all about utility for police officers to be able to do their job better, do it quicker, keep people safer, keep themselves safe.

'We are fascinated to see how it will develop and if there are any possible uses in a policing environment in years to come.'

The thousand horsepower jet system, called Gravity, was founded by Richard Browning, who is also its test pilot.

He said: 'With the flight capability, we can actually go and outrun … and … contain that threat.'

The jet suit could be particularly useful for catching a 'roving threat', such as over rooftops, in crowded urban spaces or on tricky terrains, according to Mr Browning.

Mr Browning, said: 'With the flight capability, we can actually go and outrun … and … contain that threat'

Mr Browning, said: 'With the flight capability, we can actually go and outrun … and … contain that threat'

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