Arsenal game to go ahead despite threat

Security is being stepped up at Champions League games this week after reports of a threat against venues

UEFA said games in London, Madrid and Paris would go ahead as planned and is liaising closely with authorities.

A media outlet linked to Islamic State has allegedly issued a threat concerning all four of this week's ties.

Tonight see's Arsenal's Emirates stadium host the first leg of the Gunners' last-eight tie against Bayern Munich while Manchester City are also in action away to Real Madrid

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan, overseeing the policing of London today, said:

“The UK terrorism threat level remains at ‘substantial’ meaning an attack is likely, and we work closely with colleagues from across Counter Terrorism Policing in planning for events here in London, to take into account any relevant information that could help us to keep those attending safe.

"We're aware of online and media reports in relation to calls to target matches across Europe and here in London. However, I want to reassure the public that we have a robust policing plan in place for tonight's match and we continue to work closely alongside the club’s security team to ensure that the match passes peacefully.

“As ever, we ask the public to remain vigilant, and if they see any that doesn’t look or feel right, then report it to police or security staff.”

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