PARIS, April 9 — France and Spain will step up security forward of the Champions League quarter-finals being held in Madrid and in Paris tonight and tomorrow evening, high authorities officers stated, citing threats from the Islamic State.
British police stated they had been conscious of reviews of such threats and had a sturdy policing plan in place forward of Arsenal’s match in opposition to Bayern Munich tonight.
“Regarding the sport that can happen within the Paris area, the pinnacle of police has significantly strengthened security,” French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin informed reporters at a press occasion on Olympic Games security.
Paris-St-Germain are because of play Barcelona in Paris tomorrow evening.
“We have seen, amongst different issues, a communication from the Islamic State that significantly targets stadiums. It will not be new,” he added.
Police in Madrid forward of the Champions League quarter finals match between Real Madrid and Manchester City April 9, 2024. — eNM pic
Islamic State was alleged to have threatened 4 venues for this week’s Champions League matches, together with the Parc des Princes in Paris and two games in Madrid hosted by Real Madrid on Tuesday and Atletico Madrid tomorrow, who face Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund respectively.
London police’s Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan stated in a press release: “We’re conscious of on-line and media reviews in relation to calls to focus on matches throughout Europe and right here in London.”
“However, I need to reassure the general public that now we have a sturdy policing plan in place for tonight’s match and we proceed to work intently alongside the membership’s security workforce to make sure that the match passes peacefully.”
Spanish police forces will deploy greater than 2,000 officers to spice up security within the capital for the 2 games there, authorities spokesperson Pilar Alegria informed reporters at the moment.
Islamic State has claimed accountability for the latest assault on a Moscow live performance corridor that killed at the very least 143 individuals. — eNM
