UK police have 'robust' plan in place for Arsenal soccer match

An armed police officer walks past the British Prime Minister’s official residence, 10 Downing Street, in central London, Britain, September 25, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/ File photo

LONDON (Reuters) - British police will have a "robust policing plan" in place for a soccer match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich in London on Tuesday evening, a police statement said.

"We're aware of online and media reports in relation to calls to target matches across Europe and here in London," London's Metropolitan Police said.

"However, I want to reassure the public that we have a robust policing plan in place for tonight's match."

(Reporting by Sarah Young; editing by Michael Holden)