Undercover armed officers to patrol UK Christmas markets

November 05, 2017 17:25

Undercover armed police officers will be patrolling Christmas markets across the UK this year as part of the new stringent anti-terror measures following a number of attacks carried out by Islamic State in Britain and Europe.

Bag searches and airport-style security checks will also be in operation at ice rinks and other festive events that take place this time of the year across all major cities including London, Birmingham and Manchester, media report said today.

"We have taken into account some of the tragic events that have happened both nationally and internationally. We want (people) to feel reassured and not alarmed by the (police) presence. But we want them to remain alert," said Superintendent Andy Parsons of West Midlands Police.

Birmingham's winter market -- the biggest outside famous winter markets of Germany and Austria -- will have a protective "ring of steel" around it, while police "spotters" will mingle with revellers to identify possible terrorists.

-- PTI

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