Theresa May urges Brits to defy IS terror blitz by going out and enjoying Christmas
Prime Minister said her thoughts were with those who had been affected by the 'terrible attack' in Berlin
THERESA May has urged Brits to defy the IS terror blitz by going out and enjoying Christmas.
The Prime Minister said her thoughts were with those who had been affected by the “terrible attack” that took place in Berlin.
Police in Germany are hunting a Tunisian man suspected of driving a truck into crowds at the market in Berlin on Monday, killing 12 people and injuring 48.
And the message came as millions head out to celebrate Christmas – or do last minute shopping.
In London alone, some 40 million visitors are expected to spend £2 billion in the West End over the festive period.
Spooks claim that at least 12 terror attacks have been foiled in the UK since 2013.
The Met has brought forward a proposed three-month trial and put extra security measures to protect spectators watching the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
And the Sun earlier this week revealed police requests for leave have been refused in order to maintain a presence of more than 5,000 officers in the capital.
Extra soldiers may also be drafted onto the streets for New Year’s Eve amid specific fears for the South Bank firework spectacle, which draws a million people every year
The PM urged the public to recognise the incredible work done by spooks and Britain’s security services.
She said: “The security service and the police are working day in day out to keep us safe.
“They are often unsung heroes by they are actually doing a very good job.
“However they have to be vigilant all the time and we should be very grateful for the work they do.”