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Men found guilty of planning a terrorist attack in Manchester
Two brothers and another man have been convicted in connection with a foiled terrorist plot intended to target the Jewish community in Greater Manchester. The following were convicted at Preston Crown Court today (Tuesday 23…
National police chiefs unite in message of vigilance this winter
Counter Terrorism Policing and the British Transport Police are urging the public to be vigilant and play their part in protecting their communities in the run-up to Christmas. Senior officers from both organisations have issued a joint call…
Leeds Man Sentenced to Four Years for Sharing Electronic Libraries Promoting Violent Jihad
A 22 year old man from Leeds has today (Tuesday, December 16) been sentenced to four years imprisonment for sharing terrorist publications and conspiracy to commit robbery. Cameron Gloria De Almeida (09/09/2003) of Garnet Place, Beeston, was…
Statement regarding the terrorist incident in Australia
We are deeply shocked and saddened by the horrific events at Bondi Beach in Australia, where innocent lives have been lost and many others have been injured. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families,…
New national register and qualification to strengthen UK protective security
Businesses and organisations are being helped to better prepare for terrorist attacks, upskill their people, and access trusted expertise thanks to new measures being introduced by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP). As the lead for countering…
CTP North East and Durham Constabulary Urge the Public to be Vigilant this Winter
Counter Terrorism Policing North East and Durham Constabulary are asking people to stay vigilant this Winter.
Statement regarding the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report
On 18 November 2021, the Home Secretary announced the Government’s decision to establish an inquiry to investigate the death of Dawn Sturgess. Dawn Sturgess was pronounced dead at Salisbury District Hospital on 8 July 2018.…
Man jailed for possessing and distributing extreme right wing material
A 48-year-old man from Hereford has today been jailed after admitting possessing and distributing extreme right-wing music and material.
Former MEP jailed after accepting bribes to make pro-Russian statements
An investigation by the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command has led to a former Member of European Parliament for the UK being jailed, after he accepted bribes from a pro-Russian Ukrainian politician in exchange for…
UK tests emergency response to the malicious use of hazardous substances
Up to 600 members of the emergency services, armed forces, and partner agencies have taken part in an exercise to practice responding to a national security emergency Operational partners were brought together to simulate working…
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