The National Coordinator Protect and Prepare and the MPS Protective Security Command are aware of and reviewing information relating to an incident that took place at Nice, France last night during which a number of people were killed and injured.

Businesses are reminded of the National Police Chiefs Council Stay Safe advice and video available at:

http://www.npcc.police.uk/StaySafe

Should any information specifically relevant to the protective security of the United Kingdom be received, we will ensure that businesses are updated through their CSSC Industry Sector Leads

Businesses are reminded that the threat to the UK from international terrorism remains unchanged at SEVERE, as it has been since August 2014, meaning an attack is highly likely.

For more information please see: https://www.mi5.gov.uk

The UK police and security and intelligence services are working to confront the terrorist threat and keep the public safe.

We urge the public to be alert but not alarmed and report anything suspicious to the confidential anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.