Armed police officers to be deployed for UK’s biggest Pride festival
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Following a deadly van and stabbing attack at Berlin's Pride event that killed one and injured at least 29, UK police announced they will deploy armed officers for Britain's largest Pride festival. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting condemned the attack as horrific. The suspect, named as Abdul B and reported to have links to Islamic State, was shot dead by police after nearly 24 hours on the run. The incident has prompted heightened security measures for the UK's Pride events.
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Attack left one dead and at least 29 injured.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting described the attack as 'absolutely horrific'.
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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting described the attack as 'absolutely horrific'.
South China Morning Post- Attack left one dead and at least 29 injured.
- Police actions aim to prevent harm to festivalgoers.
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Loaded language removedArmed officers will be deployed for the UK’s largest Pride festival, police said following the attack on Berlin’s Pride event. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting condemned the “absolutely horrific” van and stabbing attack in the German capital that left one person dead and injured at least 29 others.
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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting described the attack as 'absolutely horrific'.
South China Morning PostArmed officers will be deployed for the UK’s largest Pride festival.
South China Morning PostThe attack on Berlin’s Pride event left one person dead and at least 29 injured.
South China Morning PostThe suspect was named as Abdul B and said to have links to Islamic State.
South China Morning PostThe suspect was shot dead by police after being on the run for nearly 24 hours.
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