Members of the public should always remain alert to the danger of terrorism and report any suspicious activity to the police on 999 or the anti-terrorist hotline 0800 789 3211.
The UK faces a real threat from terrorism and crowded places remain an attractive target.
MI5 display the current threat level on their website.
Counter terrorism guidance and training
The Protect UK website includes useful guidance and training for members of the public and workplaces, including:
- Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) e-learning
- See, Check and Notify (SCaN) training
- information on keeping everyone safe at events.
There is also guidance for venues and public spaces, which includes information on:
- unattended and suspicious items
- marauding terrorist attacks
- cyber security.
View the Venues and Public Spaces (VaPS) guidance.
Report radicalisation or extremism
Extremism and radicalisation are very real threats to our community. It's important to be vigilant and aware, knowing what to report and reporting it.
Find out more about reporting radicalisation or extremism with Prevent.
More information
Find out more about counter terrorism on GOV.UK.