DS Risk Warning: Conflict in the Middle East

Hello all,

The following information comes from Protect UK:

Over the past ten days, the conflict between Israel and Hamas has continued to intensify. From a UK policing perspective, we are seeing the impact of this conflict through a number of high profile protests in UK cities and a marked increase in hate crime reporting.

On the 17th October Director General of MI5 Ken McCallum commented that events in the Middle East have, in the past, had repercussions in the way the terrorist threat manifests itself in Europe and other western countries.

He added that the UK terrorism threat level is kept under regular independent review by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), and that the events we are seeing unfold will be factored into these considerations.

The UK terrorism threat level remains at SUBSTANTIAL, meaning an attack is likely.

We all have a role to play in keeping the UK safe. Attacks can happen in any place and at any time. ProtectUK can support with guidance and awareness tools, to make sure you and your staff are able to protect against the threat of terror attacks and be prepared to respond.

Ends

Do please take this into account for yourselves during the pupil break and think about any potential aspects that may be applicable for the start of term 2 on site and for any education visits.

All the best.

Bill

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