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Security and safety measures in response to bombing

The security forces are reviewing public safety and issuing advice to the public in the South after the bombing at Manchester Arena last night.

People are being advised to go about their ordinary lives, but at the same time to be on alert and to report any suspicious incidents.

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South's venues review safety measures as a precaution

In the wake of the bombing at the Manchester Arena, other venues around the country are reviewing their safety measures as a precaution. Here in the South, the Ageas Bowl in Hampshire has said that it always works closely with the police and will perform a review and make changes if necessary.

The organisers of the Common People music events in Southampton and Oxford over the coming bank holiday weekend are also reviewing security measures.

“The safety of our audience is of utmost importance to us. The team at Common People are currently in discussions with the Police in both Southampton and Oxford and are consulting with our security company to align our strategy for this weekend’s festival. Our thoughts are with the families in Manchester affected by this tragedy”.

– Common People spokesperson

Meanwhile, the Brighton Dome which produces the Brighton Festival has also issued its sympathies with the people affected.

Police forces are advising members of the public to continue with their daily lives, but to more vigilant - and to report anything suspicious to the authorities. Dorset Police said that public safety was of the utmost importance.

“Our aim is to reduce the risk to the public and maximise public awareness. As is normal practice, we are in touch with national anti-terrorism coordinators.

“A this time there has been no change to the threat level in the UK but this is reviewed on a national basis and Dorset Police will, if necessary, respond accordingly. We regularly review intelligence and information and would like to reassure the public that at this time there is no specific threat to Dorset. The public should be alert but not alarmed.

“The advice remains the same – members of the public should always remain alert to the danger of terrorism and report any suspicious activity to police on 999 or the anti-terrorist hotline 0800 789 321.”

– Superintendent Mike Rogers, Dorset Police

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