Brown says London security alert shows serious, continuous threat |
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LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Prime Minister Gordon Brown said today's security alert in central London is a reminder that Britain faces 'a serious and continuous threat' and the public needs to be alert at all times.Brown was speaking after police made safe what they said was a 'potentially viable explosive device' in the busy Haymarket district in the centre of the city.Ahead of a meeting with senior ministers, he added: 'I will stress to the Cabinet that the vigilance must be maintained over the next few days.'tf.TFN-Europe_newsdesk@thomson.comafp/jsaCOPYRIGHTCopyright AFX News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News.
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