Police are putting in place additional security measures for events this weekend, including Armed Forces Day and Pride London, in the wake of the terror attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait.

Senior counter-terror officer Deputy Assistant Commissioner Helen Ball said the measures were designed to "protect and reassure" on a weekend of "large public celebrations around the country".

They include the annual Pride event in London, which last year saw more than 750,000 people attending, and Armed Forces day which is celebrating the work of the military at events across the country.

DAC Ball said: "Firstly, I would like to say we are deeply saddened by today's terrorist attacks in France, Kuwait and Tunisia. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to all those who have been affected.

"We will be supporting the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK's response to these incidents, especially where British nationals have been killed or injured, and we are providing specially trained liaison officers to support those affected families.

"The threat to the UK from international terrorism remains at severe and our security measures to protect the public are kept under constant review to ensure they are appropriate and effective.

"Our priority is to keep people safe and we continue to review our ability to prevent and respond to terrorist incidents and potential threats. And as we approach a weekend of large public celebrations around the country, including Armed Forces Day events and Pride London, we will be putting in place additional security measures to help protect and reassure the public.

"The police service and our security and intelligence partners are working tirelessly to counter the threat from terrorism and keep the public safe. We have seen a large increase in the level of counter terrorist policing activity in the UK. This includes arresting suspects and disrupting their activities, as well as working with communities to prevent people from being drawn into violent extremism."