Chief executive Richard Lewis said the players were comfortable with the level of security. (Source: File) Chief executive Richard Lewis said the players were comfortable with the level of security. (Source: File)Wimbledon has ramped up security following the recent wave of terror attacks in London, chief executive Richard Lewis said as the prestigious tennis tournament got under way today. Barriers have been placed along the route into Wimbledon, following vehicle-based terror attacks on pedestrians this year on bridges in central London. “They have been put in based upon a recommendation by the security service because of the recent terrorist attacks,” Lewis told reporters at the All England Club.

Source: Indian Express July 03, 2017 15:00 UTC