Police urge public to defy plot to attack Queen at VJ Day celebration

The newspaper reported that extremists aim to explode a bomb in central London during events to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day - Victory over Japan - which are expected to be watched by thousands of people.
The Mail on Sunday claimed it was informed by sources that a specific threat was made against the Queen, triggering a review of security arrangements.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: ''While the UK threat level from international terrorism remains severe, we would like to reassure the public that we constantly review security plans for public events, taking into account specific intelligence and the wider threat.
''Our priority is the safety and security for all those attending or involved. The public are encouraged to continue with their plans to attend or take part in events as normal.''
The spokesman insisted that Scotland Yard was on the look out for terror threats emanating from the UK and abroad.
''The police have for some time recognised, and spoken about, the fact that the fight against terrorism has a number of challenges; the real threat from nationals returning as trained terrorists from Syria and Iraq; the equal threat of those who have not travelled being encouraged and incited to commit attacks in the UK and the young and vulnerable being enticed out to Syria through internet based grooming.
''The police, together with our security partners, remain alert to all terrorist threats that may manifest here or where individuals overseas may seek to direct or inspire others to commit attacks in and against the UK.
''It is always helpful when journalists share with us information that could indicate terrorist or criminal activity,'' he said.

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