The ATP has released a statement confirming that security has been increased and made more efficient at the O2 Arena for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals following the terrorists’ attack that have shocked Paris on Friday. Meanwhile the Gatwick North Terminal gets evacuated.
Following the tragic attacks that shocked Paris on Friday, all Europe is now extra concerned with security. While 128 people lost their lives on Friday in the French capital at the ends of Islamic terrorists, fear has now spread in the continent for upcoming possible attacks.
Because of that, the ATP has decided to intervene and has released a statement confirming that extra security has been added at the O2 Arena to ensure the regular developing of the tournament’s preparations and the start of the event on Sunday.
Here the press release from the ATP World Tour Finals:
TOURNAMENT STATEMENT Our deepest condolences are with all those affected by the tragic events in Paris.
Following the events overnight, we have reviewed security operations in place around this year’s Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.
The O2 already has enhanced security in place, and tournament preparations are continuing as normal. Venue security is monitored at all times to ensure the safety of all our visitors.
No food or drink will be allowed into the arena itself and all bags will be searched. No bags larger than a small laptop bag or handbag will be permitted in The O2 during the tournament and visitors are urged to travel light, as there is no storage on site.
Please allow extra time for security checks.
Meanwhile, fear for a bomb alarm forced the police to evacuate Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal today. Our director Ubaldo Scanagatta was in Gatwick today, arriving in London for the ATP Finals, and took pictures of the panic scenes. Here are the exclusive pictures:
Photo Copyright: Ubaldo Scanagatta – Ubi Tennis Eng
In London extra police officers were sent to monitor the situation in Gatwick:
