Sentence examples for use baton from inspiring English sources

Critics have reacted angrily to the idea that police will be able to use baton rounds during the protests, accusing the tactic of being "reminiscent of murderous dictatorships".

Trained officers will be free to use baton rounds for "extreme" measures as 10,000 protesters march through London on Wednesday to voice their anger over tuition fees and cuts.

Monday's announcement that the Metropolitan police may use baton rounds – similar to rubber bullets – on student demonstrators has reinforced the disenfranchisement of those planning to march: not only is our future being dismantled, but we will be violently repressed when we attempt to defend it.

The Universities Minister said the decision to use baton rounds at Wednesday's education fees protest in London was "an operational decision for the police".

Mr. Drechsler said that Mr. Woodman "struggled with the officers" and was "verbally and physically resisting," but that the officers did not overreact or use batons or pepper spray.

The police tried to use batons and tear gas to control the crowd and then resorted to opening fire on the rioters, killing five.

Police brought in water cannon and used baton rounds after shots were fired and bricks and bottles hit their lines.

Senior officers are increasing the Met's capacity for using baton rounds – and may purchase water cannons.

The police have used baton rounds (plastic bullets) and water cannons against the rioters, but they are treading carefully.

The officers used batons and gunfire to regain control.

About 100 protesters were arrested and the gathering was cleared by police using batons and teargas.