Police will be drafted in from all over the Czech Republic to boost the numbers to more than 10,000 officers for the Europa Conference League final in Prague next month.
It comes after the attack by AZ Alkmaar ultras on innocent West Ham fans last week and is part of the effort to curb violence at the showpiece event between the Hammers and Fiorentina on June 7.
Security is being racked up to ease concerns about potential trouble between supporters and UEFA have called an emergency meeting in the host city for Friday involving Britain’s National Police Chief’s Council, Scotland Yard, Italian and Prague Police, Mail Online can reveal.