Counter terrorism

Public Advice

If you suspect it, report it

Everyone can help in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. The key messages is Don’t rely on others, if you suspect it report it.

The confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline 0800 789321 is staffed around the clock by specialist terrorism police officers and staff. You can make a real difference by using the number to report any activity that is of concern.

It may be that you are suspicious about someone’s activities or their behaviour. Terrorists need somewhere to live, store their equipment and materials, need vehicles, have people who may help them at all times of the day and night, may make unusual financial transactions, could have false documents and may be behaving differently.

Detective Chief Superintendent Tony Porter, head of the North West Counter Terrorism Unit, said: “We can all play our part in protecting our communities and reporting any suspicious activity. When people provide information to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline they could be giving us the final piece of a complex jigsaw.”

A range of posters raising awareness of the number and encouraging people to report activity are being displayed in communities.

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Additional material with details of the Anti-Terrorist Hotline is being made available through Neighbourhood Policing Teams. To receive additional information contact your team through the Neighbourhood Policing Team web pages.

Radio advertising will be taking place in March and April. To hear the advert click here.

And a television advert has already been produced and can be viewed here.

Innovation
Greater Manchester Police will be publicising the message in a range of innovative ways as part of a pilot to share the message as widely as possible.

You may see the Don’t rely on others message at:

on roadside advertising boards
at Manchester Airport
on petrol pumps
in local newspapers
on coffee cups at selected venues
on the radio
on the Metrolink service
in washrooms at bars and pubs
at selected hair salons
as a message through texts to 118 118.

All calls to the hotline are answered and information will be taken and provided to local officers who review it and consider the most appropriate way forward.

Alternatively, a confidential on-line form can be submitted (This service is managed by the Metropolitan Police). If you believe there is an immediate threat because of a suspicious vehicle or package call 999.