{UAH} Premier League terror threat: Police warn football clubs jihadis are 'prepared to attack' and fans should be on their guard as the new season kicks off
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Premier League terror threat: Police warn football clubs jihadis are 'prepared to attack' and fans should be on their guard as the new season kicks off
- Counter-terror officers are urging football clubs to issue security advice to fans
- Officials from clubs across the country attended two police workshops on terror
- There is no specific intelligence of an increased threat to football grounds
Police are warning football clubs and fans to be on guard as the Premier League season kicks off because 'terrorists are prepared' to attack stadiums.
Counter-terror officers are urging football clubs to issue security advice to fans but insist there is no specific intelligence of an increased threat.
Officials from clubs across the country attended two police workshops, at Wembley and Old Trafford, designed to address the threats to sports grounds.
Standby: Police are warning football clubs and fans to be on guard as the premier league season kicks off because 'terrorists are prepared' to attack stadiums
Counter-terror officers are urging football clubs to issue security advice to fans but insist there is no specific intelligence of an increased threat. Pictured: Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring against Arsenal last night
Superintendent Dave Roney, the deputy national coordinator for the 'Protect and Prepare' counter-terror strategy said the events allowed clubs to share best practice and gave police an insight into match days.
'While there is no specific intelligence of an increased threat to football grounds in the UK, we have seen that terrorists are prepared to carry out attacks on this type of target,' he said.
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'We have been pleased with the response from the football authorities in attending our events and making renewed efforts to do all they can to keep supporters safe.'
The warning comes after four UK terror attacks this year, including a suicide bombing in the Manchester Arena, which left 22 dead and 59 injured.
Supporters will be told to arrive early to games and minimise what they carry, as bag searches can slow entry to grounds. Pictured: Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring the 4th Arsenal goal last night
Both the Premier League and the English Football League have committed to circulating security advice to all clubs to use on their websites and social media streams.
Supporters will be told to arrive early to games and minimise what they carry, as bag searches can slow entry to grounds.
Fans will also be urged to remain vigilant, and to evacuate immediately if told to do so rather than waiting around to film on mobile phones.
The premier league kicked off last night with a bang as Arsenal beat Leicester in a 4-3 thriller at The Emirates.
The premier league kicked off last night with a bang as Arsenal beat Leicester in a 4-3 thriller at The Emirates
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