France steps up Paris security after foiled attack on Bank of America offices

PARIS, April 2 (Reuters) - France has stepped up security measures across the Paris region amid a heightened international threat environment, the Paris police authority said in a statement to Reuters on Thursday, citing rising tensions and an elevated "terrorist threat" level.

Police have reinforced protection around religious and cultural sites, diplomatic premises and key economic interests linked to potentially targeted entities, it said, following a foiled attack on Bank of America BAC.N offices in Paris on March 28.

Police presence and vigilance have been increased across the wider Paris metropolitan area as part of efforts to prevent further threats, the authority added.