Sussex Police urges the public to help police tackle terrorism and save lives by reporting suspicious behaviour and activity.

With the enduring terrorist threat, police encourage the public to stay alert at all times and to take action if anyone sees suspicious behaviour. 

Chief Superintendent Neil Honnor, head of the Surrey and Sussex Operations Command, said: "Terrorism is rare in the UK, but an attack could happen at any time or place without warning.

"The current threat to the UK stands at severe, which means an attack is highly likely. There is no specific intelligence to suggest that any area of Sussex is currently at extra risk.

"In Sussex we have a range of plans and resources, working with both local partners and communities, and with national agencies, to help keep people safe.

"Our advice to the public is always to be alert but not alarmed. We ask everyone to remain vigilant and to report any concerns to the confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321, or online via secure form at www.gov.uk/ACT.

"All reports are kept confidential and you can report anonymously.

"But in an emergency always dial 999."

What should you report?

Police also advise any suspicious activity or behaviour that seems out of place, unusual or just does not seem to fit in with everyday life.

Some examples of suspicious activity or behaviour could include:

  • Someone who looks at extremist material, including on the so-called Dark Web, or shares and creates content that promotes or glorifies terrorism.
  • Someone who embraces or actively promoting hateful ideas or an extremist ideology.
  • Meetings, training and planning can take place anywhere: Do you know someone who travels but is vague about where they’re going?
  • Anyone with passports or other documents in different names, for no obvious reason.
  • Someone receiving deliveries for unusual items bought online
  • Someone buying large or unusual quantities of chemicals, fertilisers or gas cylinders for no obvious reason
  • Acquiring firearms or other weapons or showing an interest in buying them
  • Someone storing large amounts of chemicals and fertilisers or gas cylinders

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