MUSIC venues could be forced to step up security measures as the mother of a 29-year-old man killed in a terror attack pushes for new rules.

Martyn’s Law would make airport-style security mandatory at major sporting and entertainment venues.

The Home Office has said it would also require the owners and operators to take “proportionate and reasonable measures to prepare for and protect the public from such an attack”.

The law is being proposed by Figen Murray, whose son Martyn Hett died in the 2017 Manchester Arena Bombing as he attended a concert at the venue with friends.

The proposed measures have already been

supported by several Brighton venues.

Speaking on behalf of the 4,500-capacity Brighton Centre, a Brighton and Hove City Council spokesman said: “We have always worked closely with the police and our industry colleagues on safety and security at the Brighton Centre and will continue to do so.

“We keep our security arrangements under permanent review.

“For security reasons we do not comment on the specifics of our strategies.

“We are aware of the forthcoming consultation on possible new counter-terrorism laws and will of course comply with any changes that may be made.”

The Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival also responded to the proposals.

A spokeswoman said: “The safety and security of our visitors, performers and staff is our top priority at Brighton Dome’s venues and Brighton Festival events and, while we already engage with the police and have security procedures in place, we would welcome any further recommendations that might reduce the risk of a terrorist attack.

“Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival have security measures in place to help minimise the possibility of a terrorist attack in the venues and at events, these include procedures should an incident happen.

“Our visitor services team are in regular contact with counter terrorism security advisers who provide briefings, training for staff and recommendations about a proportionate security response to our events.

“In addition, we work closely with them to ensure that we are fully prepared to deal with any potential incidents on site.

“We carefully assess each event alongside the current security risk set by the Government to decide what security measures need to be in place, these may include bag checks, limitations on what the audience can take into the auditorium and ticket checks.”

She continued: “Our security measures respond to the national threat level set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre, which was recently downgraded, as well as local risks.

“We will continue to assess each circumstance on a case by case basis.

“We are already working with colleagues at the police in such a way that would suggest that the impact of a new law would be minimal, however we will await the outcome of the new law being passed and will continue to take advice from counter terrorism police.

“If the law is passed and additional security measures are required to comply, then we would be looking to implement these wherever practical to do so and in discussion with our counter terrorism security advisors.”

The comments follow the arrest of a 20-year-old man in Congreve Road, Worthing, in the early hours of Monday morning.

He was arrested on suspicion of being involved in the commission, preparation, or instigation of an act of terrorism and currently remains in police custody.

Officers searched the address as part of an intelligence-led investigation and linked the arrest to Islamist-related terrorism.

Enquiries are currently ongoing.