By L. Hanrahan & Euronews
The Metropolitan Police has advised fans without tickets to avoid gathering outside the stadium due to heightened security concerns. Despite these warnings, many fans have arrived early.
The ‘swifties’ arrived early at Wembley despite stern warnings from the Metropolitan Police to stay away from the venue. The notice followed recent terrorist threats in Viennawhich have led to strict security measures at the stadium.
“Security has also become globalized. Therefore, without a doubt, the events in Vienna will immediately create a greater risk to concerts in London…”, says Yair Darren, security risk specialist.
Darren runs an international security company and says that despite the increased threat, people should continue living their lives fearless. “The intelligence services today are collaborating very closely. And, without a doubt, in the geopolitical context, Britain is one of the safest places,” she says.
“Therefore, if you ask me personally, I would have sent my children with good instruction so that they be very cautious and keep your eyes open,” he adds.
Are they aware of the danger?
The Metropolitan Police has advised fans without tickets to avoid meeting outside of the stadium due to the greatest security concerns. Despite these warnings, many fans have arrived early. The question is: are they aware of the elevated security risk and are they concerned?”
“We were aware of it, but I don’t think we care that much“says Clara Binggeli, a ‘swifte’ who will attend one of the concerts at Wembley. “I think this will be the safest show, probably after what happened with Diana, so everything should be fine,” say Rebecca and Rosie Wilden.
“You can’t let these things stop you from living your life, we have spent a lot of moneya lot of time, effort (to be able to attend the concert), and If Taylor is going to be here, so are we.“, they add.
