Northern Ireland police say they are “preparing for the worst” after receiving strong intelligence of a terror attack ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed it had received credible information that dissident republicans were planning significant violence on Easter Monday, a day before Biden’s highly-anticipated visit to the province.
Officers are now being moved to frontline duties, on longer shifts, to counter any potential threats, PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne said on Thursday.
The policing strategy, that has not been used “in years,” reflected the “exceptional circumstances” ahead of the Easter weekend, Byrne added….}