UK warns of possible attacks in Denmark

Aug 18 (Reuters) – Britain on Friday asked its citizens to be vigilant when traveling to Denmark due to possible attacks, following Quran burnings by anti-Islam activists in Denmark and Sweden that have outraged Muslims.

Britain and the US government have already warned of possible attacks in neighboring Sweden, which increase its terrorism alert to the second highest level on Thursday.

“Terrorists are likely to attempt to carry out attacks in Denmark. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreigners,” Britain’s Foreign Office warned in an updated travel advisory.

Authorities in Denmark have successfully disrupted a series of planned attacks and have made several arrests, it added.

Sweden has also said it foiled attacks after burning the Koran and other acts against Islam’s holiest text outraged Muslims and prompted threats from jihadists.

Earlier on Friday, the Swedish government said it had reinforced security in embassies and other missions due to increased threats against Swedish interests abroad.

Both the Danish and Swedish governments have condemned the burnings and are considering amending laws that could stop them, but critics at home say such measures must preserve the freedom of expression that is protected in their constitutions.

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