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Sporting Venues Around The World Consider Extra Security After Manchester Tragedy

Countries from the U.S. to Japan and Singapore are "considering tightening security ahead of major theatre and sports events" following a suicide bomb attack in England last night that "killed at least 22 people," according to Kaneko & Ungku of REUTERS. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said that it was "closely monitoring" yesterday's attack, at the end of a concert by Ariana Grande in Manchester, and that the U.S. public "may experience increased security at public events" (REUTERS, 5/23). Int'l Champions Cup organizer Relevent Sports last night announced ticket sales for a July 20 match featuring EPL clubs Manchester City and Manchester United at NRG Stadium have been delayed as a "result of the tragedy." In Houston, Corey Roepken notes tickets were scheduled to go on sale this morning. No "update on a date and time for the new on-sale date has been released" (HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 5/23). Meanwhile, Boston police said that while there is "no specific threat to the city," officers "will be ready for the large crowds that are expected" at TD Garden for Game 5 of the Cavaliers-Celtics Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night (FOX25BOSTON.com, 5/23).

EXTRA CAUTION: In England, Rhys Turrell notes the UEFA Champions League "issued a security update ahead" of the Europa League final in Sweden tomorrow. UEFA in a statement said there is "currently no specific intelligence which might suggest that any of the UEFA Europa League final activities in Stockholm may be target of attacks." Turrell also notes Etihad Stadium, home to Man City, is being "used as a base to help those affected by the bombing." Flags at Manchester United's Old Trafford are "flying at half-mast and the club [is] likely to ask UEFA for permission to wear black armbands" in the Europa Cup final tomorrow (DAILYSTAR.co.uk, 5/23). In London, Sophie Inge notes ManU "faced security checks as they arrived for training" this morning, with photos "emerging of the players' cars being searched before entering the training complex in Carrington." A "number of high profile sporting events are set to take place across the UK this weekend," including the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium and the Rugby Union Premiership Final at London's Twickenham Stadium (DAILYMAIL.co.uk, 5/23). 

MORE SECURITY NEEDED?
In L.A., Richard Winton notes the explosion at Grande's concert raises "new questions about how authorities can better protect large venues." The attack "happened near an entrance to the 21,000-seat Manchester Arena just minutes after" the concert ended. Sources said that British counter-terrorism investigators "think the attack may have been the work of a suicide bomber who entered a crowded area outside the performance space where attendees were streaming out of the concert." Prevent Advisors Exec VP/Security Michael Downing, whose firm consults on venue security, said that the incident "shows the need for more vigilance in areas outside" security zones, "such as transportation centers, walkways and parking lots." Downing, a former LAPD Deputy Chief, said that city law enforcement "already monitors ingress and egress points at major events such as award shows and special sporting events" (L.A. TIMES, 5/23).

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