Shropshire policing returning to normal as terror threat level reduced
Shropshire policing returns to "business as usual" today after a weekend of heightened alert in the wake of the Manchester terror attack.
Martin Evans, assistant chief constable for West Mercia Police, said the reduction in the terror threat level to the UK, from 'critical' to 'severe', would mean the region's policing returning to normal.
He said: "With the reduction in UK threat level and the deactivation of Operation Temperer we have now returned to ‘business as usual’.
"However, we will not be complacent and we continue to work to do everything within our power to keep you safe."
Mr Evans has thanked the communities of the region for their co-operation over the bank-holiday weekend, which saw armed police on patrol at Let's Rock Shrewsbury, and Ironbridge's World War Two weekend.
He said: “In what has been a harrowing week for so many our thoughts have strongly remained with those that lost their lives and were injured in Monday’s cowardly attack at the Manchester Arena.
“In the face of such an atrocity it has been heart-warming to see communities across the entire country come together in support of each other.
"We have been overwhelmed by the positive response our officers received in the counties we serve as we increased our patrols for public reassurance in the last week.
“We have had numerous occasions where people have gone out of their way to say thank you to our officers for their commitment and dedication to keeping our communities safe."
Mr Evans also urged the public to remain vigilant and report and suspicious activity.
He said: "It’s important to say that we do still need the public’s help in being vigilant and so I once again encourage you to report any suspicious behaviour or activity to the anti-terrorist hotline on 0800 789321. In an emergency you should always call 999."
