Hello all, We are being far more cautious in these days of fake news, etc. about these warnings. However, the source is part of the Police Service and information useful and may help to track down the perpetrator. I repeat it below for your careful use. ​'There was ​an attempted child abduction last week.  A year 7 pupil at ​a S. Bristol Academy was approached by a man as she walked home alone.  The man attempted to abduct her but the child was able to run away to safety.  The man had a very distinctive snake tattoo on his face. Please can everyone be vigilant particularly at the end of the school day.​'​' Thanks. Bill

Hello all, In the light of the weekend's arrests the UK terror threat level has been lowered to severe after being raised to critical, its highest level. The "severe" terror threat level means an attack is no longer imminent but is still highly likely. This is not the same as an "all clear" - intelligence is only ever fragmentary. Therefore, the advice to remain vigilant and aware continues and my advice regarding risk assessment review relevant. All the best. Bill

Hello all, Following the London Tube incident yesterday, the independent Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre advised the Government, when it was obvious the perpetrator had neither died nor been caught, to raise the UK Terror threat level to its highest point, namely 'Critical', meaning an attack may be imminent. ​ Please note that each time the level has gone to critical, it has only stayed at this highest level of alertness for three to four days - this is partly as it involves an unsustainably high tempo for the police, intelligence and security services. Extra patrols are mounted, covert surveillance is stepped up and troops are deployed to free up police officers to focus on the main effort: catching the bomber before another device can be planted​. ​ We are asked to remain "vigilant", but ​we should "not be alarmed".​ It appears suspects are being sought and it would be unwise to work on the basis that only London is at risk. The lead of