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Terrorist use of Bladed or Blunt Force Weapon (BBFW) in the UK

… we take an analytical look into the threat from Blunt and Bladed Force Weapons. … A bladed or blunt force weapon (BBFW) is the most likely … Wing Terrorist (ERWT) attack were to occur in the UK. Such weapons are easy to acquire and use without training. It is … knives, which are widely available compared to other bladed weapons. A BBFW attack motivated by an Islamist …
Keywords: Blunt Weapons , Blunt force weapons , Threat , Attack Methodology , Venues and Public Spaces , VAPS , Bladed weapons , Attack Methodology , Marauding Attack , Knives

A research based approach

Keywords: ACT , School , Education , Awareness , PSHE , Teacher

Terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… attack in conjunction with other methodologies such as bladed and blunt force weapons.  Does this differ between ideologies? If either an … is not a new phenomenon - terrorists have used vehicles as weapons for decades. In 2001, a Palestinian militant drove a …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Ideologies , Threat , VAW , Awareness , Analysis , MTA , Marauding Attack , vehicle security barriers , National vehicle threat mitigation unit

Self-Initiated Terrorists (S-ITs)

… likely employ a low-sophistication methodology like a bladed weapon. S-ITs can emerge from any ideology, including … the UK, irrespective of ideology. This could include using bladed weapons such as knives. Publicly accessible locations and …
Keywords: Self-Initiated Terrorists , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Intelligence , Prevent , Weapon , Ideologies , Target , Extremist , Marauding Attack , Venues and Public Spaces , Mental health

Threat Overview

… United Kingdom. These can include: Marauding Attacker (e.g. bladed weapon, firearm) Vehicle as a weapon (e.g. road, … more likely than others. A marauding attacker armed with a bladed or blunt force weapon is generally the most likely …

Marauding Terrorist Attacks (MTA)

… with access or a combination thereof Attackers armed with bladed weapons, firearms, pipe bombs, petrol bombs suicide vests or multiple weapons Bladed weapon attacks progress less rapidly than those …
Keywords: MTA , Marauding , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Terrorist threat , Marauding Attack , Guidance , NPSA , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , Blunt Weapons , Combined attack , Public Safety

Review your protective security plans in response to the increase in the national threat level

… call 999. If you get caught up in the rare event of a weapons attack we urge you to follow the Run, Hide, Tell …
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

NPSA: Marauding terrorist attacks

… with access or a combination thereof Attackers armed with bladed weapons, firearms, pipe bombs, petrol bombs suicide vests or multiple weapons For more information, please visit the NPSA website . …
Keywords: Marauding , Attack , Threat , MTA , NPSA

Counter Terrorism Policing launches ACT for Local Authorities at International Security Expo

… have featured simple, accessible methods, vehicles as weapons, homemade explosives, and bladed weapons. Terrorists have targeted a wide range of people and …

Action Counters Terrorism (ACT): Report suspicious activity

… someone acquiring illegal firearms or purchasing other weapons? … bomb-making instructions   advice on how to obtain or make weapons   A specialist police team will examine the content … key steps for keeping safe in the event of a firearms or weapons attack. If you are caught up in an incident our …
Keywords: Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , ACT , Report , Advice