Further security update from National Police Chiefs' Council lead for Counter-Terrorism Policing, AC Mark Rowley

He said: “The UK police service continues to support those affected  by the terrorist attack in Tunisia by providing a range of specialist officers and expertise.

"Extra officers are at British airports to support returning travellers and identify potential witnesses. We are supporting families both in the UK and overseas with specially trained liaison officers, and we are deploying a team of counter terrorism officers to Tunisia to support the UK coroner's inquests. This includes forensic officers, detectives and other specialists. 

"I would like to take this opportunity to make an appeal for anyone who was in Sousse, Tunisia around the time of the attack on Friday 26 June to come forward with information can be passed in confidence to the anti-Terrorist hotline on 0800 789 321.

"In the UK the threat from international terrorism remains severe, meaning an attack is highly likely. Due to this level of threat the police service is already operating at a heightened state of alert and our security plans for public events reflect this readiness.

"However, in light of recent events we have reviewed security measures at a number of events and celebrations taking place this weekend. This is not in response to any specific threat but it is right that we keep our security plans under continual review to help preotect and reassure the public.

"We will continue to do everything we can to help keep people safe by identifying, pursuing and prosecuting suspects and disrupting their activities. 

"There has bee a significant increase in the level of counter-terrorist policing activity in the UK. Last year there were over 330 arrests - about one a day - and 89 people were convicted for terror-related offences.

"Specialist officers continue to work with partners to strengthen the protection and security of key sites, business and public places around the UK to help ensure they are safe for visitors and workers.

"We also continue to work with the public and partners to support vulnerable individuals and help prevernt people from being drawn into violent extremism.

"As ever we remind the public to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to the confidential Anti-Terrorism Hotling on 0800 789 321 or to call 999 in any emergency."

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