Terror wins if runners alter plans: Howard

FORMER prime minister John Howard says Australians shouldn't be deterred from running in the London marathon following terror blasts in Boston.

Two bombs exploded at the Boston marathon on Monday, killing at least three people and wounding more than 150.

As a result police are re-examining security arrangements for Sunday's London Marathon which organisers have vowed will go ahead.

Mr Howard, in London for Margaret Thatcher's funeral, said the apparent act of terrorism in Boston was "an ugly reminder of the sort of world we live in".

"(But) when I was prime minister my view always was that life should go on as normal," he told reporters when asked what advice he'd give Australian runners.

"The thugs and the terrorists always win when people alter their behaviour out of intimidation."

Mr Howard said people should take extra precautions and seek official advice from the Australian government.

The former Liberal leader added there was evidence certain groups had wanted to attack sporting events in Australia in the past.

London Mayor Boris Johnson on Tuesday insisted there was always going to be robust security measures in place for the marathon.

"But given events in Boston it's only prudent for the police and the organisers to re-examine those security arrangements," he said in a statement.

Leading counter-terrorism expert Richard Barrett believes the fatal explosions in Boston have hints of a right-wing terrorist attack rather than al-Qaeda-inspired extremism.

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