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Vigilance advice following Synagogue attack in Manchester

… You will be aware of the tragic terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester yesterday (02/10/2025). The thoughts of everyone … therefore we ask all of our partners and stakeholders to remain alert, but not alarmed. The UK threat from … the public to remain vigilant and if they see anything that doesn’t look or feel right to contact the police or report …

Stay Safe – Weapons and firearms attack

… If you are alerted to a firearms or weapons attack, stay calm, RUN or HIDE, and only when it is safe TELL the police … Evacuation and lockdown procedures … yourself in. Move away from the door. TELL Call 999 - What do the police need to know? If you cannot speak or make …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Evacuation , Terrorist threat , Firearms , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Attack Methodology

Conflict in the Middle East – What does it mean for UK business?

… The conflict between Israel and Hamas has continued to intensify. From a UK policing … Director General of MI5 Ken McCallum has commented that events in the Middle East have, in the past, had repercussions in … Conflict in the Middle East – What does it mean for UK business? …
Keywords: Business , Counter Terrorism Policing , ACT Awareness , NPSA , JTAC

Complex attacks

… of a terrorist attack is relatively low, it is important to understand the varying levels of complexity that an attack can manifest. … What is a Complex Terrorist Attack? … There is no formal definition of what constitutes a ‘complex attack’. Terrorist attacks exhibit varying degrees of complexity – from high to low – depending on a number of characteristics.  …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat , Threat analysis , Self-Initiated Terrorists , VAPS , Complex , MTA , Marauding Attack , IEDs , Venues and Public Spaces

Professionalising our response and coordination following a terror attack

… To ensure our response and coordination across policing and with our partners is the best it can be in the event of a terror attack, we are continually learning and refining our skills. … security implications following a terror attack.   What can you do to support us?  There is information readily …
Keywords: Protective Security , Course , incident response , Incident , Training , Decision making , professionals , Counter Terrorism Policing , accreditation

Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs

… a vehicle which contains and delivers an explosive device to a target. The vehicle may be old or new, inexpensive or … buying or renting a vehicle for cash, or without identity documents, or using false or forged identity documents. Can … at least 15m away, call 999, ask for the police and explain what has happened. Take cover behind a substantial structure …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Risk Assessment , Security measures , Bomb threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) attacks

… or radiological (CBR) material have the potential to cause significant harm and disruption, but they are … or radiological material against the West in the future.   What is CBR?   Chemical Poisoning or injury caused by … that due to their function, such as entrances, exits and windows may be at increased risk of attack review the design …
Keywords: CBRN , Chemical , Hazardous Materials , CBR , ETHANE , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Directed and enabled attacks

… The terrorist threat to the UK has evolved over the last decade. Ten years ago … targeted strategic or symbolic targets. Most attack plots in the UK between 2005 and 2014 were directed or enabled by terrorist groups overseas.  Although the predominant threat to the UK is now from self-initiated …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , Emergency Planning , Directed , Enabled

Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know

… 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent in April 2025. The Act aims to improve organisational preparedness and protective security across the … premises and events, the responsible person must consider what is ‘reasonably practicable’ when ensuring that …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Parliament , Bill , Legislation , Organisation , Counter Terrorism , Protect

Terrorist use of Fire in Attacks

… Terrorists can use fire in attacks in a number of different ways. ProtectUK gives an insight into Terrorist use of Fire in Attacks and Fire as a Weapon … Headline Assessment … would likely not meet the current threshold for terrorism.  What does this mean for business and the public? The impact …
Keywords: Fire as a weapon , Attack , Attack Methodology , FAW , Arson , Terrorist Attack , Fire , Weapon , Terrorist threat , MTA , Marauding Attack