Troops To The Rescue For A Second Time

British troops brought in at short notice to help with security at the Olympics have been summoned to the rescue for a second time.

This time they are being asked to fill empty seats.

The Games organising committee, LOCOG, turned to the Army again after television footage of rows of empty seats at many venues caused outrage.

The Ministry of Defence said "seats will be made available to venue security personnel to utilise on a voluntary basis when off-duty."