Terrorism and deliberate threats

Run, Hide, Tell

• Run if there is a safe route. Leave belongings behind and encourage others without delaying your escape.
• Hide if escape is not possible. Lock or block entry, move away from doors and silence devices.
• Tell police when it is safe. Give the location, direction, description and injuries you know without putting yourself at further risk.

Prepare without increasing fear

• Notice exits and agree a family contact plan at crowded places.
• Teach age-appropriate safety actions without rehearsing graphic scenarios.
• Use MI5 and Counter Terrorism Policing for current official information.
• Report suspicious activity through official channels, but do not profile people by race, faith, nationality or disability.

Dynamic threat information

This site does not display a fixed terrorism threat level because it can change. Use the official MI5 page for the current national and Northern Ireland-related levels and their definitions.