REASSURANCE patrols are being stepped up around places of worship after mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Forty-nine people have been killed in what Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called “one of New Zealand’s darkest days”.
Issuing a statement today, West Yorkshire Police's Temporary Chief Constable John Robins said: “We stand together with our Muslim communities and all those shocked and horrified by this terrorist attack in New Zealand.
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“Today’s tragic events demonstrate that attacks can occur at any time and without warning. There is no new increased threat to West Yorkshire. The UK threat level remains at Severe meaning an attack is highly likely."
He added: “Today we are stepping up reassurance patrols around places of worship and increasing engagement with communities of all faiths.
“We are committed to keeping the people of West Yorkshire safe and will continue to review the situation in regular liaison with our partner agencies to ensure we are doing everything we can around the clock to allow people to go about their daily lives
“We would ask the public to continue to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity, behaviour or concerns to the police. Information can be passed to the confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789321 or people should dial 999 in an emergency.
“We’d also encourage everyone to be aware of our Run, Hide, Tell advice.”
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