Security review ordered but London to go-ahead

London Marathon organisers were grappling with the conundrum of securing the race’s 26.2 mile route after the fatal bomb blasts that devastated the Boston race.

The organisers of the London race said it would go ahead.

But with those responsible for the blasts still at large and their motives unknown, British government officials including home secretary Theresa May met representatives from the security services to review plans for Sunday’s race through the streets of the capital.