Manchester United FC has appointed an anti-terrorism manager who will be responsible for additional security measures at Old Trafford. At a time when attacks on large gatherings in Europe have been on the rise and when there are growing threats from radicalism and extremism, Man. United wants to ensure football matches at its home are not disrupted.
It will be recalled that in May last year, United’s Premier League match against Bournemouth was postponed after what turned out to be a fake bomb was found in the toilet. The entire stadium had to be evacuated. The fake device was used by security operatives in a drill the week earlier.
A security expert last year called for the enactment of laws in the UK to force entertainment venues to undergo counter-terror training before they obtain licenses.
Manchester United says it will be the first club in England to appoint a counter-terrorism chief.
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