Armed Police Deployed at UK's Biggest Pride After Berlin Attack
Sussex Police will deploy armed officers at Brighton and Hove Pride, the UK's largest Pride festival, following a deadly attack at Berlin's Pride event. The suspect, named as Abdul B and linked to Islamic State, was shot dead by police after killing one person with a van and machete. Brighton and Hove Pride attracts an estimated 500,000 people. A police spokesperson emphasized safety as the top priority, with extensive planning involving event organizers and the city council.
Key facts
- Armed officers will be deployed at Brighton and Hove Pride.
- The decision follows a deadly attack at Berlin's Pride.
- The Berlin suspect, Abdul B, had links to Islamic State.
- The suspect was shot dead by police after a 24-hour manhunt.
- The attack involved a van and machete, killing one person.
- Brighton and Hove Pride is the UK's biggest Pride festival.
- The event attracts an estimated 500,000 people.
- Sussex Police cited safety as the top priority.
Entities
Institutions
- Sussex Police
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Islamic State
Locations
- Brighton and Hove
- United Kingdom
- Berlin
- Germany