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24 May 2017 / Liverpool & Manchester, United Kingdom

Security presence increased in public places, ISPS level unchanged

The below advice was issued late last night (23 May) as a result of the tragic incident in Manchester on Monday night our sympathies are with the victims of the families who have been tragically killed and injured.

At this moment there is no specific intelligence of a threat against maritime security and the ISPS security level remains at level 1, however there will be some impact on our lives through an increased security presence focused on public spaces…

…Last night (Tuesday 23 May 2017) following an assessment by Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), the Prime Minister announced that the UK threat level from international terrorism is now CRITICAL, meaning an attack is expected imminently. The level of threat is complex and ranges from lone actors intent on carrying out crude attacks to sophisticated networks pursuing ambitious and coordinated plots. Together with our partners we are doing everything we can across the country to prevent attacks and to protect the public from harm.

In response to this heightened threat members of the public will see an increased Policing and security presence at key sites, such as train stations and other crowded places to help protect our communities.

As a precautionary measure you will see an increased number of officers on duty to provide a highly visible, reassurance presence across the country.

The Police urge the public to remain alert but not alarmed - the Police service and our partners are doing everything we can to help protect the security of our communities, public institutions, critical national infrastructure and businesses and places of interest. Security measures and activities are under constant review to reflect where the threats exist.

The latest guidance on recognising the terrorist threat and remaining vigilant can be accessed via http://www.nactso.gov.uk/

Be vigilant. If you suspect it, report it. Nobody is better placed to detect something that is out of place in their communities than the people living in them. We would encourage you, if you do see any suspicious activity, to call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321 or in an emergency the public should always call 999. For further information on reporting suspicious behavior visit https://act.campaign.gov.uk/

If you get caught up in the rare event of a weapons attack we urge you to follow the Run, Hide, Tell advice.

(For information about operations in Liverpool and Manchester contact GAC UK at [email protected])

Source: Liverpool & Manchester Port Security Authority

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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