Kingston Community Risk Register: Attacks on crowded locations
The UK faces a serious and sustained threat from terrorism. This is from international groups, domestic extremists and Northern Ireland-related groups. Many of the networks and individuals who pose a terrorist threat seek to harm large numbers of people. Attacks can potentially threaten both life and property.
Impacts
- No public transport network.
- Diversions, disruption and delays on transport routes.
- Family and or staff directly affected by the incident.
- Avoidance of affected location, loss of volunteers.
What residents and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector can do
- Download the free app, CitizenAID, which provides clear and simple actions in a shooting, stabbing or bomb incident.
- Report suspicious activity on the following Confidential Hotline 0800 789 321.
- Support the emergency services and local authority response to the incident.
- Ensure high school children know alternative routes to school, home and to your chosen relocation site.