Soldiers are hiding among the homeless (Picture: Shutterstock)

Undercover soldiers posing as beggars and road sweepers are ready to strike in the event of another terror attack on British streets.

SAS troops armed with Heckler and Koch MP7 rifles are in disguise and have been positioned at key locations in cities.

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A source told the Mirror: ‘The view is there are so many homeless people out there undercover operators will remain safe and anonymous.

‘Anyone trying to pick on them would be extremely foolish and the public should feel reassured that a lot is being done to minimise the effect of another attack.’

And a military source said: ‘These soldiers provide a very good layer of immediate response at least to minimise casualties or stop injuries or deaths if they react quickly.’

It’s part of a new strategy to stop terror attacks (Picture: Getty)

It is hoped the move will improve security in the wake of the deadly terrorist attacks in Manchester and London.

The disguised troops are helped out by colleagues who occasionally ‘donate’ food and drinks to the undercover soldiers.

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And in addition to the rifles, they also carry emergency medical kits that could help victims of an attack.

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They have been stationed near public transport hubs and shopping centres.

A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: ‘We do not comment on matters relating to special forces.’