Security · Low likelihood
Terror attack
A weapons or vehicle attack, or explosion, in a public place.
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Run, Hide, Tell
This is the official UK advice.
Run
- Get away by a safe route, if there is one. Leave belongings behind.
- Insist others come with you, but do not let them slow you down.
Hide
- If you cannot run, hide behind something solid: brick or concrete, not glass or wood.
- Lock or barricade yourself in. Move away from the door.
- Silence your phone, including vibrate.
Tell
- Call 999 when it is safe. Tell them where the attackers are, how many, what they look like, and what weapons they have.
When the police arrive
- Do exactly what they say. Keep your hands empty and visible. Do not make sudden movements.
Helping others
- Stop severe bleeding with firm pressure (see No medical help).
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