02 July 2007 00:00

Terrorism Incidents - Raising awareness.

Following recent events elsewhere in the country, we wish to firstly reassure you; but more importantly ask for your assistance and increased vigilance to report any suspicious activity to the Police through the Counter Terrorist Hotline.

Following the events in Haymarket, London in the early hours of Friday 29th June 2007 and the widely reported incident at Glasgow Airport on Saturday 30th June 2007 the UK Threat Level from International Terrorism has been raised to;
CRITICAL.

The following key reassurance messages should be used by staff to communicate to the public and partners.
• A major counter terrorism investigation is underway following both attacks. Both devices had the potential to cause mass damage to property, but also significant fatalities.
• There is no information that suggests that any part of the UK is a specific target but another attack is believed to be imminent. This policing activity is being undertaken to ensure that the public at large are kept safe. This is our utmost priority.
• All forces across the country will be increasing their police patrols in areas which may be vulnerable. These include areas where large numbers of people may gather and licensed premises.
• Police officers will be visiting such areas and premises in your area throughout the weekend to ensure they are kept safe.
• Terrorism affects all our communities and their safety is our highest priority. We will do our utmost to help people recognise the signs of suspicious and to assist us in defeating terrorism.
• Armed officers will be patrolling at significant points: e.g. transport hubs.
• The police will continue to work with our partners and communities at local, county, regional and national level to prevent terrorism.
• We need our communities to help defeat terrorism. We need all our communities to be vigilant and to report any suspicious behaviour to the

Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789321.

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