Taliban planned attack on PM David Cameron’s helicopter

SENIOR military figures called on Downing Street to urgently review security arrangements after the Taliban tried to bring down David Cameron’s helicopter in Afghanistan, it was reported today.

An RAF Chinook transporting the Prime Minister during a visit to Afghanistan earlier this year was forced into a last-minute diversion amid fears insurgents were planning an attack.

It was reported the attempt on June 10 was “much closer than anyone said at the time”, prompting calls for a security shake-up at Number 10.

Among the options being urged was a total news black-out during future visits, to be lifted only when the Prime Minister has left the war zone, it was reported.

The attempted attack took place during David Cameron’s first visit to Afghanistan as Prime Minister.

Prime Minister David Cameron appeared unruffled by the incident at the time, with aides saying he was “disappointed” that he was unable to meet soldiers at the Shahzad patrol base.

A spokesman for Downing Street said: “We never comment on security matters.”