http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/07/06/accursed_metal_detector/
John Lettice
"A team of crack coppers leapt to the defence of a machine being verbalised by a Goth at Highbury & Islington station, and spot-fined the miscreant £80. According to a report of the incident, the Goth in question, Phil, had observed to the reporter in a low voice that the machine was a "piece of shit that wouldn't stop anyone". [..] Back to Highbury though, where Phil is given a 20 minute search and shake-down, then hit for the £80. But why? A guidance circular to the police, we feel sure, would be in order, before they seriously embarrass themselves." [Also discussed the technology]
