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UK Soldiers to Guard Embassies in London for 1 Week

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UK servicemen will replace police officers guarding all embassies in London for a week, after which the measure will be reviewed, Simon Fox of the Met Police’s Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Service said Thursday.

Police counter terrorism officers pose during a media opportunity in London, Wednesday, August 3, 2016. - Sputnik International
London Police Increase Presence, Operations 'With Immediate Effect'
LONDON (Sputnik) – The news comes after on Monday night, an explosion occurred outside the Manchester Arena at the end of US singer Ariana Grande's concert, leaving at least 22 people dead and almost 120 others injured.

The UK police have identified a man they suspect of having perpetrated the attacker as 22-year-old Salman Abedi. Daesh terrorist group has reportedly claimed responsibility for the terror attack.

"The Army are supporting us at all our static posts. This means that we are able to release Police officers for more patrolling. Where ever we have two officers one of them will be replaced by a soldier. This will happen across all of our Embassies including the Russian. We anticipate that it will last for 7 days and then be reviewed," Fox told RIA Novosti.

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