Police Scotland has vowed to increase the presence of armed officers in public places following last night’s terror attack in Manchester.
Twenty-two people were killed and a further 59 injured in an apparent suicide bomb attack during a Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena last night.
Officers were called to the venue following reports of an explosion at 10.33pm, shortly after the US singer had finished her performance.
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Chief constable of Police Scotland, Phil Gormley, has said, though there was nothing to suggest “any threat” to Scotland, that the force’s armed presence in the busiest parts of the country would be ramped up following last night’s events.
Busy “transport hubs” are among the places which will be subject to increased police patrols.
Mr Gormley added: “My thoughts and those of everyone at Police Scotland are with those who have lost loved ones or who were injured in the attack in Manchester.
“As part of the UK-wide response to these events, Police Scotland continues to review all safety and security plans and operations.
“This includes ensuring our armed policing and specialist resources are appropriately deployed.
“People will therefore see armed police on patrol at transport hubs and crowded places. There is no intelligence to suggest there is any threat to Scotland but I would ask the public to remain alert and report anything suspicious.
“We continue to liaise with the UK authorities in response to this incident.”
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