GREATER Manchester Police has said that there is no intelligence to suggest an attack in Manchester is imminent following the terror atrocity in London yesterday - but did say they will be closely monitoring the situation.

Yesterday four people were called and dozens injured after a terror attack in Westminster.

The attacker, armed with two large knives, mowed down pedestrians with his car on Westminster Bridge, including schoolchildren, then rushed at the gates in front of the Houses of Parliament, stabbing the policeman, who was unarmed, before being shot dead by other officers.

The fatalities include the attacker, Pc Keith Palmer, who he stabbed, and a woman in her mid-40s and a man in his mid-50s, who were mown down as the terrorist sped across Westminster Bridge in his car.

Westminster went into lockdown in the wake of the attack, including Trafford MPs, who were voting in the chamber at the time.

It has since been revealed that the attacker was a British citizen who was known to the police and security services and had been investigated some years ago over violent extremism.

Eight people have been arrested in raids in London, Birmingham and elsewhere linked to the Westminster terror attack overnight.

Today Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts of Greater Manchester Police said police were closely monitoring the situation in Manchester in light of the attack.

He said: “Our thoughts remain with all those affected by the horrific events in London yesterday.

“The profound impact of these attacks has been felt across all our communities and I want to send out a strong message to everyone that we must stand together, remain vigilant and live our lives as normal.

“In light of the atrocities, we have been closely monitoring the situation to determine the appropriate response required here, in Greater Manchester.

“We are continuing to review our deployments and take all reasonable steps to keep people safe.

“I want be clear that there is no specific intelligence suggesting that an attack is imminent within Greater Manchester.

“I would also like to ask the public for their support and vigilance and want to stress that if you see anything that causes you concern or raises your suspicions do not hesitate to call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline - 0800 789 321 - or in an emergency 999.”

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