Extra police patrol train station after Manchester attack

EXTRA police were put on patrol at Coventry train station in response to the terror attack in Manchester.

The suicide bombing at the Manchester Arena left 22 dead and dozens injured at the end of an Ariana Grande concert.

In the wake of the attack, British Transport Police (BTP) said there would be extra police patrols at “key railway stations” in Britain.

One passenger waiting for a train yesterday morning was 57-year-old Pete Cattell - who was actually on his way to Manchester for a planned meeting.

He said: “I’m trying to find out if the AGM is still on in Manchester before I travel up.

“We are fairly remote here from what happened, but on a day like today people will be scared so vigilance is always good.”

Karen Sedgmore was also at the city’s railway station this morning and said: “It’s nice to see (the extra police) as people will be scared. You never think it will happen here but you never know. My heart goes out to the people of Manchester.”

Robin Smith, Assistant Chief Constable of BTP, said: “As the public would expect in response to an incident such as this, extra BTP officers will be on patrol at key railway stations, as well as on trains around the country.

“Throughout the day, commuters can expect to see additional officers on their journey. This will include both armed and unarmed officers.

“My officers are there to reassure concerned members of the public and we’d ask people to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour by calling the antiterrorist hotline on 0800 789 123.”

The atrocity in Manchester was carried out by a lone attacker who detonated an “improvised explosive device” and died at the scene.

It is the worst terrorist attack in the UK since the 2005 London bombings on July 7.