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Surrey increase security measures for cricket match after Golders Green terror attack

The Independent·Rory Dollard·about 1 month ago
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Surrey County Cricket Club have increased security and bag checks at the Oval following the Golders Green stabbings earlier this week. Police have charged Essa Suleiman, 45, with attempted murder following the stabbings of two Jewish men in north London on Wednesday, with the incident contributing to the UK terrorism threat level being raised to “severe”. That is the second highest level on the scale and means the chance of terror attacks are considered “highly likely” by authorities. Surrey’s County Championship clash against Sussex runs from Friday to Monday and the club has moved quickly to reflect the changing circumstances. A club statement read: “Surrey are in regular communication with the Met Police and will adjust our own security measures in line with the increased threat level. We want to ensure that all staff, spectators and players feel safe and secure at the Kia Oval and will take the action necessary to do so.…

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