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Following Monday night's attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, the New York Police Department is on alert for any implications that may affect the city.
The motives of the attack, which killed more than 20 people and injured dozens more, according to the New York Times, are still unclear, but it has widely been speculated as an act of terrorism. A statement from Governor Cuomo directed local law enforcement officials to be on heightened alert this week.
"An attack on one is an attack on all, and New York stands in solidarity with the British people and our friends around the world against the forces of hate and terror," the statement read. "Out of an abundance of caution, I have directed state law enforcement officials to step up security and patrols at high-profile locations across New York, including our airports, bridges, tunnels and mass transit systems."
NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill followed suit, tweeting that the department will be closely monitoring the events in Manchester in case there are any implications for the safety of New Yorkers.
.@NYPDCT @NYPDChiefPatrol @NYPDChiefofDept closely monitoring events in Manchester, England, to determine any possible implications for #NYC pic.twitter.com/ElJVcg0gFr
— Commissioner O'Neill (@NYPDONeill) May 22, 2017
The attack comes less than a week after a man drove his car into a crowded sidewalk in Times Square, killing one person and injuring more than 20 others. The accident was not an act of terrorism, but led law enforcement officials to set up barricades along sidewalks throughout the popular tourist spot.