Advice and benefits

The Metropolitan Police has launched a new counter-terrorism advertising campaign across London.

They are urging the public to be on the alert and trust their instincts to help prevent terrorist strikes in the capital. The police message is:

If you think you have seen a person acting suspiciously, or if you see a vehicle, unattended package or bag which might be a threat, immediately move away from it and call 999.

The terrorist threat remains real, and there is no room for complacency. The public should remain alert and be aware of their surroundings at all times.

If something strikes you as suspicious and out of place then trust your instincts and call the police.

Anti-terrorist hotline

If you have suspicions about somebody's activities or behaviour, or if you have any information that might be relevant, call the anti-terrorist hotline.

Let the police decide if the information you have is important. What might seem insignificant on its own could actually become a vital link in a wider investigation.

Be alert

Terrorists have to live somewhere. They store their equipment and materials somewhere. They need vehicles. They have people who help them - and these people might come and go at strange times of the day and night.

Terrorists may also make unusual financial transactions or use false documents to hide their real identities. They may be behaving differently from how you've known them to behave in the past.

How else can you help the police?

If you suspect it, report it. You can give information online on the Police UK website.  If you have information that needs an urgent and immediate police response, always call 999.

Contact Details

Contact name

Anti-Terrorist hotline

Telephone

0800 789 321