The United Kingdom, is home to a large number of CCTV cameras in British offices, high streets and even government buildings. Many of these cameras are made by Chinese companies, such as Hikvision and Dahua.

it was revealed that these installed cameras were made by Hikvision and Dahua and could be part of China’s global surveillance operation.

Some 227 councils and 15 police forces use Hikvision, and 35 councils use Dahua cameras, a Freedom of Information request found.

Security experts fear the cameras have the potential to be used as a Trojan horse to play havoc with computer networks, which in turn could spark civil disruption.

Prof Fraser Sampson, the UK’s surveillance camera commissioner, warns the country’s critical infrastructure – including power supplies, transport networks and access to fresh food and water – is vulnerable.

Two Hikvision cameras are installed at the entrance to Watford County & Family Court, which is adjacent to the New Police Station.

Dahua cameras are used outside and inside Watford Borough Council Town Hall.