POLICE in Greater Manchester will be reviewing policing plans for major LGBT events, following the terrorist attack in Orlando.

Chief Superintendent Zoe Sheard has confirmed that GMP will be working in-line with the national response to the terrorist attack at an LGBT nightclub in Florida in the early hours of Sunday.

The attack left 49 victims dead at the Pulse nightclub.

Lone gunman Omar Mateen, 29, was killed by police at the scene of the deadliest mass shooting in US history.

She said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with those affected by the horrific events that unfolded in Orlando over the weekend. This is an attack on people in the LGBT community, who simply want to live their lives freely and we will not tolerate it.

“Whilst there is no specific threat to the communities of Greater Manchester, as after any atrocity such as this, we will be reviewing our policing plans all for major events. This will include Sparkle in July and Manchester Pride at the end of August, as well as other LGBT events taking place across Greater Manchester over the coming months.

“I understand that Manchester people will be horrified by what has happened and we are taking action to protect members of our LGBT communities here in Greater Manchester. We are increasing our police patrols in key areas to offer reassurance and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.

“I want to remind the public that the national threat level remains at severe but I want to send the clear message that we must stand together, remain vigilant and go about our daily lives.”