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The Paddington Police/Community Sector Working Group (SWG) and our local Police at Paddington Green Division in Westminster London W2, extend their condolences to those affected by the tragic events in London in July 2005 and also to those communities who suffered in other terrorism activities including those at Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt.
Alongside other community leaders, our SWG vow to stand "shoulder to shoulder" to build on the robust relationships we have built over many years of working in partnership with police and all communities & denominations for safer and tolerant neighbourhoods. We whole heartedly endorse the sentiments from Councillor Simon Milton, Leader of Westminster City Council and our other local political leaders:
"Those who sought to bring discord to our city will discover that our multi-ethnic, multi-faith community will not be shaken. Our diversity is our strength and our message is that bigotry, racism or religious intolerance has no place in Westminster. We are united as one city in that cause.
Great strain has been placed on us all but we are committed to ensuring that life in Westminster gets back to normal as soon as possible. We will not allow terrorism to stand in the way of the smooth running of the heart of London.
By standing shoulder to shoulder, Westminster’s residents, businesses, faith groups and services will show the world that those who seek destruction will not shake our community."
Call the police anti-terrorist hotline:  0800 789 321
Protecting London's diverse communities
The MET are taking action to reassure members of London's diverse communities who have expressed concern that they might become targets of an ill-informed backlash in the wake of recent terrorist attacks. The Commissioner has stated that The MET will be robust in dealing with hate crime. Please see our page on hate crime at http://www.padpolice.com/hatecrime.php. This is also translated into Arabic. To View in Arabic please click: - at http://www.padpolice.com/hatecrimearabic.htm.
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Who to Contact |
Call 999
If there is an immediate threat to life.
Police Anti-Terrorism Hotline
If you have tip-offs or confidential information about possible terrorist activity, call the police anti-terrorist hotline: 0800 789 321
Email the UK Security Service (MI5) If you have information which you think can help keep our community safe then email the security service.
They are responsible for protecting against threats to national security,
such as terrorism. If you know something about a threat to national security, they want to hear from you
Do you have information which you think could be of value to their work? Could it make a difference to keeping our community safe? If so, please contact our Security Service (https://www.mi5.gov.uk/output/Page6.html).
It would help if you explained how you came by the information. They shall treat your information and any personal details you submit in confidence. Your message will be sent over a secure Internet connection. You can choose to remain anonymous, but you may wish to include contact details in order they can get back to you if necessary.
Alternatively, you can tell the Security Service your information by calling their phone line at 020 7930 9000. From overseas call +44 20 7930 9000.
The above information and web pages are also available in Arabic at
(https://www.mi5.gov.uk/output/Page204.html) and
Urdu
at (http://www.mi5.gov.uk/output/Page325.html).
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Deputy Assistant Commissioner Peter Clarke, head of the Metropolitan Police Service (The MET) Anti-Terrorist Branch, said:
"The MET is working harder than ever to keep London safe from the threat of terrorism but we very much need the public's help to reduce the danger.
"We are asking Londoners for their help in reporting suspicious bags or packages, as well as encouraging them to think about anything or anybody that has struck them as unusual in their day-to-day lives.
"I would ask people across London to think very carefully about anyone they know whose behaviour has changed suddenly. What has changed – could it be significant? What about the people they associate with? Tell us what you see and what you know, and let us decide if the information you have is valuable or not."
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Following the incidents of July 2005 in Central London, the Government and Emergency Services keep the public informed of developments through regular updates in the media.
They ask that everyone remains vigilant. That any information regarding terrorist activity is reported to the anti-terrorism hotline 0800 789 321. For more information on anti terrorism branch New Scotland Yard click here: http://www.met.police.uk/terrorism/index.htm.
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) Scotland Yard Casualty Bureau can be contacted at 0870 1566 344.
Note the Foreign Office Hotline for casualty information on friends and family following the terrorism attacks in Egypt and Sharm El Sheikh 2005.
Call 020 7008 0000. Please note this number is only for casualty information: Anti Terrorism information and intelligence on anything suspicious should go to the UK anti terrorism hotline - 0800 789 321: from overseas +44 800 789 321 or to other appropriate contact points given on this page.
After major incidents, there are regular updates from the Met Police Casualty Bureau: If you cannot contact relatives and friends and are concerned that they may have been injured, please contact the Casualty Bureau on 0870 156 6344. If you are calling from outside the UK the number you should dial is 00 44 20 7158 0010.
The Typetalk number for people with hearing difficulties who are concerned about friends or relatives: 18001 0870 1566344.
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| For more information on poster and other campaigns for your memberships, businesses, residents associations & voluntary organisations across North Westminster and Paddington visit http://www.met.police.uk/counter_terrorism/campaign28_02_05.htm
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Police Appeal for Images
| Detectives have issued an urgent appeal for any photographs, video footage or mobile phone images that were taken on the morning of Thursday 7 July 2005, either in or close to the areas where four bombs exploded. |
Police believe that these images could contain vital information and provide a crucial piece of the investigative jigsaw.
This material should be e-mailed to: images@met.police.uk
It is important that people include their name and telephone contact details on the email. Police stress that this information will remain confidential.
| Head of The Metropolitan Police Anti-Terrorist Branch, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Peter Clarke, said: |
"This was a callous and cowardly attack on innocent members of the public. We are urgently appealing to anyone who may have photographs, video footage or mobile phone images which were taken either immediately before the attack, at the time of the incidents or immediately afterwards.
"These images may contain crucial information which could help detectives in what is a painstaking and complex inquiry. Please let us decide if the images you have are important. I would like to thank the public for their help and assistance."
Find out more
Help solve crime - call in confidence
The anti-terrorist hotline is for tip offs and confidential information.
If you have information about possible terrorist activity call the anti-terrorist hotline: 0800 789 321.
For warnings about possible bombs or other immediate threats please call 999.
For all other anonymous crime reporting contact CRIMESTOPPERS where again your call will be treated in confidence. For more information on CRIMESTOPPERS visit our SWG page on this website: visit http://www.padpolice.com/anonymous.htm. This page is also in Arabic.
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Information on the London bombings
Following the incidents of July 2005 in Central London, the Government and Emergency Services keep the public informed of developments through regular updates in the media and relevant government websites www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk and www.ukresilience.info.
The public is asked to remain vigilant. Any information regarding terrorist activity or any suspicious activity should be reported to the anti-terrorism hotline 0800 789 321.
The Metropolitan Police Service - Scotland Yard Casualty Bureau.
If you cannot contact relatives and friends and are concerned that they may have been injured, please contact the Metropolitan Police Service Casualty Bureau 0870 1566 344.
If you contacted the Bureau previously to say a friend or relative was missing but now know they are safe, please let them know. It is very important that they have this information so they gain an accurate picture of who is still missing. If you are unable to get through straight away please be patient, your call will be answered. This line should not be used for general enquiries.
Public information is regularly updated on 0800 321 000 (recorded message). A text phone number is provided for those with hearing difficulties 0800 106 000.
Passengers are advised to check the latest travel information for their routes by calling Transport for London (TfL) travel information on 020 7222 1243 or visit www.tfl.gov.uk/tube/travelinfo.
For more information on the Home Office visit their website at http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/terrorism/
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British Transport Police is the national police force for the railways providing a policing service to rail operators, their staff and passengers throughout England, Wales and Scotland.
The Force is also responsible for policing the London Underground system, the Docklands Light Railway, the Midland Metro Tram System and Croydon Tramlink.
For updates on the activities of the British Transport Police (BTP) and their efforts following the terrorism attacks on the London Transport system visit http://www.btp.police.uk/. Also visit our own Sector Working Group website BTP page at http://www.padpolice.com/transport.php.
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The goal of British Transport Police is:
To provide a policing service which delivers a safe railway environment that is free from disruption and the fear of crime.
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National freephone number 0800 40 50 40 - This number is for non-emergency
EMERGENCY 999 and the Anti-Terrorism Hotline at 0800 789 321
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"We are throwing everything we've got at this because it is the number one challenge for us."
British Transport Police Deputy Chief Constable Andy Trotter QPM in charge of the transport system terrorism attacks across London on
the on 7th July 2005, and all major incidents occurring across the transport network for which BTP holds responsibility.
Remember: the public is asked to remain vigilant. Any information regarding terrorist activity or any suspicious activity should be reported to the Metropolitan Police anti-terrorism hotline 0800 789 321.
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MOBILE TELEPHONES  IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Please store the word "ICE" in your mobile phone address book, and against it enter the number of the person
you would want to be contacted "In Case of Emergency". In an emergency situation police, ambulance and hospital
staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to contact them. This is very simple -
everyone can do it. Please do so. Please will you also forward this information to everybody in your address book.
It will not take too many 'forwards' before everybody will know about this. It really could save your life and ease anguish.
CLICK HERE if you wish to download this page into a Word document or A4 pages to retain as reference for your organisation, and to circulate to your staff, customers, members, friends and family.
Met to launch new counter-terrorism campaign
Londoners are being urged to ‘help stop terrorists in their tracks’ by reporting suspicious behaviour, in a new counter terrorism advertising campaign to be launched on Monday 25th February. The Metropolitan Police Service is asking people to pass on information about any unusual activity or behaviour to the confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. Information can also be passed on via the Met website by clicking on the red and white 'If you suspect it report it' icon. 'If you suspect it, report it', is the key message of the new campaign. Advertisements will run in London newspapers and on the Capital's radio stations for five weeks. Peter Clarke, specialist operations assistant commissioner says: "Terrorists will not succeed if suspicious activity is reported to the police. As people go about their normal day-to-day lives they may spot something which strikes them as suspicious. "We're asking all members of the public - people who live in London, as well as those who work in and visit the city - to trust their instincts and contact the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321 with any information they have. No piece of information is considered too small. "We want people to look out for the unusual - some activity or behaviour which strikes them as not quite right and out of place in their normal day to day lives."Terrorists live within our communities, making their plans whilst doing everything they can to blend in, and trying not to raise suspicions about their activities. "They have a lot of work to do before they attack. They need money and may commit cheque, credit card and identity fraud to finance their activities. "Terrorists use chemicals. Do you know someone buying large or unusual quantities of chemicals for no obvious reason? "Handling chemicals is dangerous, and maybe you've seen goggles or masks dumped somewhere? "Observation and surveillance help terrorists plan attacks. Have you seen anyone taking pictures of security arrangements such as CCTV? Has it made you suspicious? "Meetings, training and planning for terrorist attacks can take place anywhere. Do you know someone who travels but is vague about where they're going? "Terrorists use computers - do you know someone who visits terrorist-related websites? "I completely understand and appreciate that some people may have concerns or reservations about contacting the police - possibly they think their friends or family may find out, or they are worried that their suspicions may prove to have innocent explanations. "Any information passed to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline is treated in the strictest of confidence. I make my assurances that information received is thoroughly analysed and researched before, and if, any police action is taken." Mr Clarke said that although the threat of attack remained real, the campaign had not been launched in response to any specific threat. Advertising will also run in the Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. An example of one of the media ads is below:
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