Greater Manchester Police has announced it will review policing plans ahead of all major events after the recent terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida.
It’s thought more police will be made available for summer LGBT events in the region, including Sparkle in July and Manchester Pride at the end of August.
49 people were shot dead on Sunday by a gunman who pledged alliegence to the so-called Islamic State.
It is the country’s deadliest mass-shooting and the terror attack with the most loss of life since 9/11.
American-born Omar Mateen, 29, of Fort Pierce, Florida, walked into the Pulse nightclub at 2am on Sunday carrying an assault rifle and started shooting. 49 people were killed and 53 injured.
He had been under surveillance by the FBI but was not considered to be a threat.
Chief Superintendent Zoe Sheard 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.”
