Following last night’s atrocities in London, and the bombing of Manchester Arena two week ago, security has been heightened across Europe.
Seven people were killed last night and up to 48 are injured after the coordinated terror attack in London last night.
Shortly after 10pm, armed officers responded to reports that a white van veered off the road on London Bridge, hitting pedestrians. Police also responded to reports of stabbings in Borough Market.
After mowing down pedestrians on London Bridge, the three attackers got out and began stabbing people on the nearby streets. They made their way to Borough Market, eyewitnesses claim to have witnessed the three attackers stabbing random people.
BREAKING: Chaos as police storm bar near London Bridge, order people to “get down.” pic.twitter.com/9sb6Ep3tey
— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) June 3, 2017
Last night’s harrowing events were confirmed as acts of terrorism.
The telephone number for the Department of Foreign Affairs is 01 408 2000 for those worried about loved ones in London.
Would you know what to do during a terror attack?
The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) have advised people to run, hide, and tell.
They say you should escape if you can, considering the safest option if it is safe for you to do so. Insist others leave with you, and leave your belongings behind. NaCTSO say that you should consider the following question: “Can you get there without exposing yourself to greater danger?”
“If you cannot run, hide. If you can see the attacker, they may be able to see you. Cover from view does not mean you are safe, bullets go through glass, brick, wood, and metal. Find cover from gunfire (substantial brickwork, heavy reinforced walls).”
They advise that you silence your phone and turn off vibrate. If you can, lock or barricade yourself somewhere and move away from the door.
Call 112 or 999 when it is safe to do so. If you are unable to speak, listen to the instructions by the call taker.
The run, hide, and tell strategy was advised by the Metropolitan Police as last night’s terrorist attacks unfolded.
#Londonbridge #boroughmarket #vauxhall pic.twitter.com/a7OciBEBjH
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 3, 2017
In the event of an armed police response, you should “follow officers instructions, remain calm, avoid sudden movements that may be considered a threat, and keep your hands in view.”
NaCTSO warn that “officers may point guns at you, treat you firmly, question you, be unable to distinguish you from the attacker.”
They also advise that if you see a suspicious object you should consider the following, using the acronym ‘hot’;
H: Hidden? Has it been concealed or hidden from view?
O: Obviously suspicious? Does it have wires, circuit boards, batteries, tape or putty-like substances? Do you think the item poses an immediate threat to life?
T: Typical? Is the item typical of what you would expect to find in this location? Most lost property is found in locations where people congregate.
If you have run through these questions and the object still seems suspicious to you – call 112 or 999.
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