Scotland Yard unveils heightened security plans for Wimbledon

The Metropolitan Police said it would be deploying a wide range of policing tactics, including "significant numbers" of officers patrolling the local area, firearms officers and a highly mobile reserve that can respond to emerging incidents.

Its officers will be working in uniform and in plain clothes during the event at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, south-west London.

"The Met has unparalleled experience in policing big events and delivering a safe environment for people to come and enjoy themselves that will be our job this year and one which we are looking forward to carrying out again this year," said Superintendent Jo Edwards, who is the Met Police in charge of the policing of this year's Championships.

In reference to the UK's threat level, which remains at "severe" following a series of terror attacks in Manchester and London since March this year, she said: "Each year we review and modify our plans based on a number of factors, including the threat level and recent events in London and the UK.

"The recent terror attacks are at the forefront of our minds. Part of the security plan will be to put in place large barriers, which are already in use in central London around landmark sites. There will also be a more visible armed police presence throughout the fortnight-long championship, which starts on Monday.