Premier League security beefed up as fears grow of an IS 'death list'

Letter found next to Borussia Dortmund attack site reportedly claimed terror group is targeting top sports stars

Police outside London Stadium
Police outside the London Stadium ahead of the game between West Ham and Stoke City
(Image credit: Olly Greenwood / AFP / Getty)

Security will be high at sporting events over Easter following the bomb attack on the Borussia Dortmund coach this week and claims of an Islamic State "death list" threatening many sports stars.

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