Police boost
‘NO SPECIFIC THREAT’ BUT OFFICERS TO UP RAMADAN PATROLS
Reporter MORE police will be on patrol around North East mosques and at Ramadan prayer times following the Finsbury Park terror attack.
Increased foot patrols will take place around all places of worship, including mosques, Northumbria Police has confirmed.
The force also confirmed there will be extra patrols at prayer time during the final week of Ramadan.
But police have moved to reassure North East residents after an attack on Monday morning, which left one man dead and 10 others injured.
A man is alleged to have driven a van into pedestrians near a north London mosque.
Northumbria Police has now offered a message of support to local communities in light of the tragedy.
Assistant Chief Constable Helen McMillan said: “We know our communities will be concerned following the tragic events in London overnight which has seen one person killed and many more injured.
“It will be concerning for members of the public but we want to reassure people that there is nothing to suggest there is any specific threat to our communities in Northumbria.
“The national threat level has not changed and currently remains at ‘severe’ but there will be additional patrols in our region to make local people feel safe.
“Those additional patrols will also take place around all places of worship, including mosques, but again we would reiterate that there is no intelligence to suggest that these are at threat. There will also be increased patrols and engagement at prayer time during this final week of Ramadan.”
ACC McMillan also said highly visible patrols, including armed officers, will continue to take place in high footfall areas such as the city centres and around transport hubs.