Scotland Yard cancels all leave for New Year's Eve

December 31, 2015 18:27

Scotland Yard today cancelled all leave for New Year's Eve as all armed officers have been deployed to monitor celebrations here as the British capital is on a high terror alert after Vienna police shared intelligence over threats to European capitals.

A record 6,000 police officers will be on duty here today and other forces across the UK will also deploy extra officers at New Year celebrations.

"The public will probably see more police officers on the streets as part of our policing plan. They may see more visible firearms officers as well. But it's all part of the aim of our plan, which is to provide safety and security for those coming into London, and also to reassure not frighten people," a Met Police spokesperson said.

The British capital is on a heightened terror alert after Vienna police shared intelligence over threats to European capitals during the end of the year celebrations.

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