G4S: Extra Olympics police to be withdrawn in 'coming days'
Officers from nine forces drafted in to close a short-term gap in Olympics security should be able to be withdrawn “over the coming days”, G4S said today.
The private firm, which has seen its shares dive by as much as 10% following the Games security debacle, said venue security was being tightened “before the full complement of accredited staff have been assigned”.
“This situation is being rectified over the coming days, which should lead to the withdrawal of police officers from those roles assigned to private security,” a G4S spokesman said.
The spokesman said: "As the games get closer, security is being tightened at venues around the UK, before the full complement of accredited staff have been assigned.
“Some venues are being supported by police in the short-term while the private security workforce is being mobilised.
“We are very grateful to the police for stepping in.
“This situation is being rectified over the coming days, which should lead to the withdrawal of police officers from those roles assigned to private security.”
