Police reassure schools there is ‘no specific threat’ to eastern Europe
Police Scotland has issued a statement to schools reassuring parents and pupils there is no specific threat to other countries linked to military action in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion under Vladimir Putin.
Communities are being asked to “go about their business as usual” as Police Scotland issued a statement to Scotland schools.
The statement was issued by Assistant Chief Constable Mark Williams and states there “is no intelligence to suggest any specific threat as a result of the reported military action”.
Hesaidthepolicewereaware events may have an impact not just on residents of Scotland who have connections with Ukraine or Russia, but also on those who have connections with former Eastern bloc/ Soviet bloc countries, including Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Moldova, Hungary, and Bulgaria, or with former Soviet Socialist Republics, including Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Moldova and Belarus.
ACC Williams said Police Scotland was committed to keeping people safe and urged everyone to continue to work together and ensure no person or group in Scotland feels marginalised or isolated.
He said: “Police Scotland will not tolerate any attempts to target communities by any individual or group and will work with all of our communities to resolve any issues and address any concerns.
“In this regard, we would urge people to go about their business as usual. However, should anyone receive or witness any racist abuse or intimidation or any other type of hate crime, they should contact the police.
“Please be assured Police Scotland continues to work with partners at home and abroad to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our communities. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our communities safe.
“If you have any information or concerns, I would urge you to contact the Ppolice either by calling 101; or in an emergency 999; or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
“If you are a victim or witness to hate crime, this can be reported using our online hate crime reporting form on the Police Scotland website.”