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Surrey increase security measures for cricket match after Golders Green terror attack
TL;DR
Surrey County Cricket Club has heightened security and bag checks at the Oval following a terror attack in Golders Green. The UK terrorism threat level has been raised to 'severe' after two Jewish men were stabbed in London.
Key points
- Surrey County Cricket Club increased security measures
- Bag checks implemented at the Oval
- UK terrorism threat level raised to severe
- Essa Suleiman charged with attempted murder
- Two Jewish men stabbed in Golders Green
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Surrey County Cricket Club have increased security and bag checks at the Oval following the Golders Green stabbings earlier this week.
Police have charged Essa Suleiman, 45, with attempted murder following the stabbings of two Jewish men in north London on Wednesday, with the incident contributing to the UK terrorism threat level being raised to “severe”.
That is the second highest level on the scale and means the chance of terror attacks are considered “highly likely” by authorities.
Surrey’s County Championship clash against Sussex runs from Friday to Monday and the club has moved quickly to reflect the changing circumstances.
A club statement read: “Surrey are in regular communication with the Met Police and will adjust our own security measures in line with the increased threat level. We want to ensure that all staff, spectators and players feel safe and secure at the Kia Oval and will take the action necessary to do so.
The Golders Green attack suspect has been charged with attempted murder (AFP/Getty)
“Please note there will be additional security presence and heightened bag searches at this weekend’s Rothesay County Championship match with Sussex, so please allow additional time to enter the ground.”
Surrey have been pioneering a new scheme this season that encourages home-based workers to use the ground as their office, utilising desks and new super-fast broadband connections.
Their last home match, against Essex, saw a 21st century record of 15,663 spectators in attendance.
Q&A
What security measures has Surrey County Cricket Club implemented after the Golders Green attack?
Surrey County Cricket Club has increased security and bag checks at the Oval in response to the heightened terrorism threat level.
What was the reason for raising the UK terrorism threat level to severe?
The UK terrorism threat level was raised to severe following the stabbings of two Jewish men in Golders Green, indicating that a terror attack is considered highly likely.
Who was charged in connection with the Golders Green stabbings?
Essa Suleiman, 45, has been charged with attempted murder following the stabbings of two Jewish men in north London.
