Man United 'not a terror target'

Police chiefs today denied reports of a specific terrorist threat against Manchester United FC.

Assistant Chief Constable Dave Whatton, head of Crime Operations at Greater Manchester Police, said: “As everybody is aware, there is a raised threat against the whole of the United Kingdom at this moment in time, and as a result, Greater Manchester Police are taking every reasonable step necessary to ensure the safety of all the communities we serve.

“However, there has recently been speculation about a specific terrorist threat to football clubs and their grounds in the Greater Manchester area. This is not the case.

“The threat level is currently general, which means that we are not aware of any specific targets. Everyone should remain vigilant, but there is nothing to stop people carrying on with their normal lives.

“If at any stage we did have specific intelligence, then we would alert the necessary people and organisations.”