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UK threat level increases to SEVERE

Statement from Head of CT Policing, Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu regarding the increased threat level in the UK.

Report published into the functioning of Vulnerability Support Hubs

The CT Vulnerability Support Hubs (VSHs) are partnership services between NHS Forensic mental health teams and Policing, commissioned by CTPHQ in 2016.

Quarterly TACT stats reveal decrease in CT arrests during lockdown

Deputy Assistant Commissioner urges public to remain vigilant despite decrease in terrorism arrests.

Man jailed for role in 2017 Manchester Arena attack

Hashem Abedi ordered to serve a minimum of 55 years behind bars for his role in the Manchester Arena attack - which killed 22 people.

Feuerkrieg Division (FKD) proscribed as terrorist group

As of Friday 17 July 2020, it is an offence to be a member or support FKD, with those found guilty facing up to 10 years in prison and an unlimited fine. 

As One Disease Retreats, We Need To Stop Another Re-emerging

A message from Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, UK head of CT Policing, following the attack in Reading.

Reading Incident (20/06/20)

Counter Terrorism Policing confirm stabbing incident in Reading (Saturday, June 20), has been declared a terrorist incident.

CT training at your kitchen table

Over half a million people have now taken part in ACT Awareness e-learning course since its launch in 2018.

CTP welcomes new Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill

Counter Terrorism Policing has issued its support for a new Bill which enters Parliament today, Wednesday 20 May.

CTP warn about greater risk of radicalisation during COVID-19 lockdown

Concern that impact of Covid-19 and social isolation could make vulnerable people more susceptible to radicalisation.