NYPD Increases Security After Ariana Grande Concert 'Attack' In Manchester

NEW YORK, NY — New Yorkers will see a heightened security presence across the city on Tuesday after an explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, left at least 22 people dead.

While authorities do not believe there is a credible threat of an attack on New York City, state and local law enforcement will be closely guarding tourist hot spots following what police in Manchester called at "attack." A suspect was arrested in connection with the attack Tuesday morning.

The NYPD will be conducting random bag checks in major transit locations, and commuters may see heavily-armed counterterrorism officers and explosive detection dogs. The NYPD's "Hercules" counterterrorism team was seen outside of Madison Square Garden and extra security was reported outside the British Consulate on Third Avenue and East 51st Street in Manhattan.

"We have been in contact with English authorities this evening as we continue to monitor developments in Manchester to inform our operations and deployments in New York City," NYPD spokesman J. Peter Donald said in a statement Monday night.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said security and law enforcement patrols will be increased "at high-profile locations across New York," including airports, bridges and tunnels.

"The safety of New Yorkers is priority number one, and we are in close contact with federal and local officials as we continue to remain vigilant in the wake of this tragedy," Cuomo said.

Mayor Bill de Blasio said shortly after the attack that the NYPD "is closely monitoring the situation."

"Our prayers are with the victims, their families, and the first responders in Manchester," de Blasio added.

This story will be updated.