Tartan Army fans urged to be 'on guard' as ISIS terrorists 'target' Euros

Scotland fans were urged to be “on your guard” after it emerged a terror group linked to Islamic State is targeting German cities ahead of the European Championship.

Munich - where Scotland open the tournament against hosts Germany next month - has been included on a hit list made by the IS-Khorasan group.

The jihadist faction was linked to a mass shooting and firebomb attack on the Crocus City Hall venue in Moscow on March 22, which killed 145 people.

They named Berlin, Dortmund and Munich in a chilling montage.

Magazine “Voice of Khorasan” published an image of a fighter in camouflage with a machine gun in an empty stadium. The text reads: “Where do you want?” and: “Then score the last goal.”

Last night Tartan Army fans chief Hamish Husband said: “The Association of Tartan Army clubs had a security briefing at Hampden today (Sunday) which involved the SFA and Police Scotland.

“This threat wasn’t mentioned specifically but we were told German Police is fully aware of any threats that might affect the Euros and that security measures are reviewed daily.

“Before any games checks are done of the entire stadium and surrounding areas.

“My advice to fans would just be on your guard.”

Munich’s Allianz Arena is the venue for the curtain-raiser between Germany and Scotland on June 14 and the city will host five more games, while Dortmund’s BVB Stadium also hosts six games, including the second semi-final. Berlin’s Olympic Stadium will host six games in the tournament, including the final on July 14.

Scotland also play matches in Cologne and Stuttgart and are expected to be backed by around 100,000 fans while in Germany.

Stefan Bisanz, managing director of security firm Consulting Plus, said: “Berlin has been named as a target before. It stirs up fear among fans. These terrorist groups are using these pronouncements to radicalise people all over the world.”

Christian Democrat conservative politician Christoph de Vries said: “Our security authorities are prepared and there is an intensive international exchange.”

German officials believe Islamic State has a network of more than 100 agents in western Europe, with 50 in Germany.

The SFA and Scottish Government were approached for comment.

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