Birmingham Christmas market: Concrete bollards installed as 'safety measure'
Concrete bollards have been installed around Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market as part of a series of 'safety measures'.
Police worked with Birmingham City Council and agreed the measures before the market opened last month.
It has seen some concrete bollards installed at a number of locations around the pop-up event.
Superintendent Andy Parsons said: "The installation of the bollards formed part of the original security plan and is not a result of any new or specific intelligence.
"It is a busy time of year for the city and we want
to ensure a safe and enjoyable time for everyone who visits over the festive period.
"Police will be working closely with market security staff to share information on a daily basis and to reassure people that there is an adequate police response available if needed."
He added: "Our policing tactics and security measures are constantly reviewed and we, along with our partners, are working around the clock to keep our cities as safe as can be."
It is estimated that 5.5 million people will visit the market in Colmore Row and Bennetts Hill before it closes.
The market got under way on November 17 and runs until December 29.
