Terrorism
Everyone can help to keep Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland safe by reporting anything suspicious.
We need your help to stop terrorists being able to plan, prepare and carry out attacks, groom or recruit people or encourage others to carry out attacks. You may have seen or heard something that could be important and help to stop a terrorist attack.
Prevent Strategy
Our aim is keep communities safe. We work together to stop people from getting involved in extremist views or committing terrorist acts. Learn more about the Prevent programme.
How you could be affected
Terrorist attacks could cause:
- physical harm or loss of life
- psychological trauma or social instability
- property damage or economic disruption
- increased security measures affecting daily life
What you should do
Be prepared
- Be alert - if you see something strange, report it immediately:
- Emergency – call 999
- Non-emergency – call 101
- Anti-terrorist hotline – call 0800 789 321 or visit Action Counters Terrorism
- Crime Stoppers – call 0800 555 111
- Access training - the Home Office offers e-learning on helping people at risk of radicalisation
During the incident
- Stay safe:
- Run to safety
- Hide and turn your phone to silent
- Call the police on 999 when it is safe to do so
After the incident
- Tell the police what you saw
- Seek help from Victims of Terrorism
Further advice and information
Leicestershire Police - advice on staying safe
Protect UK - security advice
Protect UK e-learning - free online courses
ACT Early - how to prevent radicalisation
Counter Terrorism Policing - safety advice
MI5 Security Service - threat levels
Citizen AID - educational materials
Violence Reduction Network - local statistics