Paris and Brussels cancel New Year Eve fireworks due to terror threats

#terrorthreats #London #ScotlandYard #Parisattacks Brussels has cancelled its official fireworks display after two men were arrested by police and accused of plotting to attack the event. Paris has also called off its traditional display in the Champs-Elysees because it continues to remain on high alert following last month's terror attacks. In London, security barriers have been put in place to mark the new year and extra armed officers have been called in to police the New Year's Eve celebrations amid a Europe-wide warning that terrorists could be plotting an attack.
This has been reported in news.sky.com dated 31 December 2015.

In London, tickets have been sold out for the London Mayor’s official fireworks display on the South Bank and, those who do not have tickets have been advised to see the new year in at home or at bars across the capital. The Metropolitan Police have indicated that enhanced patrolling is a precautionary measure and not a result of any specific intelligence.
Incidentally, some officers have had leave cancelled to bolster numbers. As per Scotland Yard, there would be nearly 3,000 officers on duty in central London. The plan includes deputing additional police officers in central London and many of them would be firearms officers.
Paris has also increased the numbers - there will be 11,000 officers patrolling the city as compared with 9,000 last year.

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