LONDON: The London Marathon will go ahead this weekend after security arrangements were reviewed in the wake of the bombings that caused carnage at the Boston Marathon, organisers and police said yesterday.
The organisers of the London race said after talks with police and city officials that the race will take place as planned on Sunday.
London Marathon Chief Executive Nick Bitel said: “The support we have been offered by our stakeholders and the wider running community has been outstanding. We have the full support of the Metropolitan Police, the mayor’s office and other authorities.
“We want to reassure our runners, spectators, volunteers and everyone connected with the event, that we are doing everything to ensure their safety and that the Virgin London Marathon 2013 is an outstanding success.”
Organisers said a 30-second period of silence will be held before the start of the race in memory of the victims of the Boston attacks.
AFP
