Scientists working with the public department for law and order have suggested a number of innovative ways for the police to seize control of riotous situations. Saying that “No idea’s too stupid or ‘off the wall’ to consider”, highly-classified documents submitted to the Home Office cite ‘less lethal’ means to disperse rioting mobs. The measures include using projectiles containing foul-smelling irritants and adopting anti-laser technology. The fresh ideas on combating…