Birmingham Bombing threat

Jason · #1 (**permalink**) 09-07-05, 22:04

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE BEING EVACUATED FROM BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE AFTER POLICE ISSUED A TERROR THREAT.

Bomb squad officers have reportedly carried out a series of controlled explosions in the Broad Street entertainment district.

West Midlands Police said no vehicles are being allowed past the inner ring road.

Around 200 bars, restaurants and clubs are being emptied and searched

A spokeswoman said: "West Midlands Police are issuing a public warning to people after they received intelligence to suggest a threat to the city centre.

"Our response needs to be proportionate in the actions we are taking and informing the public.

"We are not closing bars, restaurants or clubs but we are asking for them to be searched and for people entering the premises to be searched."

Outlining details of the road closures, the spokeswoman continued: "There will be a higher police presence in the city centre and access by vehicles will be limited.

"No vehicles will be allowed past the inner ring road into the city centre."

edit:Police have carried out a controlled explosion on a bus!!

wayneyboy1942 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-07-05, 22:13

It may be a hoax or people getting jumpy or it could be that the bombers are moving else where,all we can do is carry on as normal, other wise they will have won!

Jason · #3 (**permalink**) 09-07-05, 22:14

I just hope they are not moving North!!

wayneyboy1942 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-07-05, 22:29

They will want to cause panic! In my view the best way to stand up to these people is to carry on as normal. Just think that when your numbers up your numbers up! If we keep thinking that we must'nt go out or catch a train etc because of them blowing us up then they have won!

Jason · #5 (**permalink**) 09-07-05, 22:32

I agree but these maniacs need stopping!.........Everybody has to be vigilant and report ANYTHING suspicious.

jaseyboy · #6 (**permalink**) 09-07-05, 22:39

the buggers wont stop me.im carrying on as normal, il catch buses and trains, and i dont care.

takersbabe · #7 (**permalink**) 09-07-05, 22:42

manchester was evacuated today aswel

Neal · #8 (**permalink**) 09-07-05, 22:49

I'm getting on as normal, these people don't scare me. Your gonna go one day and if I can go being proud of my country that is all that matters!

takersbabe · #9 (**permalink**) 09-07-05, 22:52

pointless being scared as neal said we all go at sometime.

Jason · #10 (**permalink**) 10-07-05, 06:42

Didn't hear about Manchester,nothing on sky news about it!!

I'm carrying on as normal................i'm off ter car boot!!

takersbabe · #11 (**permalink**) 10-07-05, 10:33

thats the one about manchester
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/m...er/4667713.stm

strawberry · #12 (**permalink**) 10-07-05, 11:39

I'll be going through Birmingham on the train in a couple of weeks.
People have mentioned it before, we have to go on as normal, and not let them win.

I'll be a little nervous no doubt, but i'm not going to let scumbags like them stop me.

takersbabe · #13 (**permalink**) 10-07-05, 11:42

exactly never give in

strawberry · #14 (**permalink**) 10-07-05, 11:53

Absolutely!

No terrorists are going to keep me from going "Sphereing"
NO WAY!
:)

I've been looking forward to it for far too long.