Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, the national lead for Counter Terrorism Policing said this morning:

“Our thoughts are with the people of Brussels following this morning’s horrific attacks.”

“As a precaution forces across the UK have increased policing presence at key locations, transport hubs, to protect the public and provide reassurance. This is not in relation to any specific information or intelligence.”

“In London specifically, the Metropolitan Police Service has mobilised additional officers, who will carry out highly visible patrols at key locations around the Capital including the transport network. The number of officers deployed will be regularly assessed. These additional officers are deployed as part of reassurance measures.”

“The police presence across London and the rest of the UK is constantly under review.”

“We are in close liaison with the Belgium authorities and will continue to monitor the situation.”

“The threat to the UK from international terrorism remains at severe as it has been since August 2014, meaning an attack is highly likely.”