Greater Manchester Police patrols go on amid ‘severe’ threat

The UK terrorist threat level was officially raised earlier this week on Thursday April 30 to severe meaning that an attack is “highly likely”.

On Saturday morning Greater Manchester Police announced that they will be continuing to deploy extra patrols to maintain a high visibility presence.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “The safety of everyone within our communities remains our highest priority, and Greater Manchester Police will continue to work, day and night, to keep you safe.

“Following the terror attack in Golders Green, London, earlier this week, extra patrols were deployed around the city-region, with a particular focus on providing a high-visibility presence within our Jewish communities, and this will continue.

“We will work closely with our partners, and the approach will be continually reviewed in light of the change in threat level.

“Our neighbourhood policing teams will remain visible and accessible in your area, and we will continue to engage with all our communities across Greater Manchester.”

Officers have urge members of the public to always call 999 in the event of an emergency.