Reinforced security around Wembley Stadium, ahead of tonight's England-Italy, in light of the jihadist attack in Brussels in which Swedish fans were hit on the sidelines of another Euro 2024 qualifying match, Belgium-Sweden. This was announced by the Metropolitan of London (Scotland Yard), announcing "an extremely visible presence" of agents throughout the area affected by the operation.
"Given yesterday's events in Brussels, we want to reassure those going to the match that there will be a highly visible presence" of law enforcement: "officers are deployed to ensure that the event takes place safely and to reassure spectators."
Superintendent Gerry Parker, who is responsible for Scotland Yard's surveillance, added: "We have been working for weeks with our partners, including the FA, to ensure that the Wembley area is protected." "We have officers and officials who are experienced in managing law and order at major events and have a flexible plan to minimise the risk of any crime or disorder and to ensure a timely response should incidents arise," Parker said
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Finally, a warning to the fans: "Please arrive in advance of the match and remain vigilant; If you see anything suspicious that catches your eye, contact a match officer or steward who will take immediate action."
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