Nightclub bomb alert issued two weeks
Nightclubs across Britain were warned they could be terrorist targets just days before yesterdays attempted double car-bomb attack in London, The Times has learnt.
The drama came as it emerged that a 53-page document alerting businesses to the threat posed by VBIEDs had been issued to police two weeks ago. | The drama came as it emerged that a 53-page document alerting businesses to the threat posed by VBIEDs vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices had been issued to police two weeks ago. It had been passed on to the Tiger Tiger club only a few days before yesterdays events.
The incident also appeared to be foreshadowed by a posting on an internet forum used by terrorists, saying: Today I say: Rejoice, by Allah. London will be bombed.
Sir Ian Blair, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, gave warning recently that car and lorry bombs were the greatest danger facing Britain.
Posted by: lotp 2007-06-30 |