Her nightmare, which shocked her, returned to London and in general to In the early hours of December 25, a car plowed into pedestrians on Shaftesbury Avenue in central London.
The report, four injured, one of whom is in critical condition. The point is one of the most central in the city that millions of visitors choose as a holiday and Christmas shopping destination. The incident, although it was later clarified that it was not connected to terrorism, increased the feeling of insecurity among citizens and visitors.
The terror they experienced in Germany just five days earlier is still fresh. In recent days, outdoor Christmas markets across the UK have been turned into fortresses with draconian security measures in place. Iron railings, concrete structures, security cameras, metal detectors are deployed to prevent further attacks.
“The threat of terrorism is real. Since 2017 we have foiled more than 40 terrorist attack plots. Public support is vital to the safety of us all.” a representative of the Metropolitan Police told “Vima” characteristically. According to MI5, the UK’s internal security agency, the risk of terrorist attacks in the country remains “substantial”, meaning an attack is considered likely.
OR Val Walkerresponsible for Culture and Communities, a municipal councilor in Edinburgh, told “Vima”: “The recent events in Germany are shocking and my thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy. The safety of our residents and visitors at Christmas events in Edinburgh is fundamental and we will continue to work closely with event organizers and Police Scotland.”.
Last Monday morning, security officers at the Trafalgar Square Christmas market in the heart of London, along with staff from the National Gallery, spotted a small suitcase casually padlocked to the Gallery’s railings, which is right next to the entrance to the Christmas market. A strong police force rushed to the spot and removed her.
In Birmingham, managers of the Frankfurt Christmas Market, which attracts millions of visitors every year, were forced to discuss the possibility of .
“In light of the tragic events in Germany, the procedures have been reviewed and discussed with the police security advisor.” they stated. The acid attack at London’s Hyde Park Christmas market just days ago was yet another incident that highlighted the need for increased security measures. The victim of the attack was a 22-year-old man, while three suspects were arrested.
According to the police, it is about settling accounts. However, the climate of fear intensified. “The safety and protection of our guests is our top priority. We have a comprehensive security management plan, which includes on-site security services, specially trained staff to detect suspicious activity, extensive perimeter security, thorough bag checks and CCTV systems. We are in close contact with all relevant authorities, including the Metropolitan Police, Westminster City Council and the Counter-Terrorism Service, to ensure public safety, while constantly reviewing our plans and procedures.” a representative of the Hyde Park Christmas market told “Vima”.
The associated with the use of vehicles. On 22 March 2017, a gray vehicle drove four people to their deaths, injuring fifty, on Westminster Bridge. On 3 June 2017, a deadly attack took place at London Bridge and Borough Market, where a white van killed seven people and injured forty-eight others. On 14 August 2018 a car plowed into pedestrians outside the Parliament of Westminster.
