LONDON, UK—The MET Police in the UK has issued a statement to assure all communities, announcing extra efforts, including a more visible presence that they are making in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Specifically, communities in London should notice the increased patrols. The police have stressed that this is NOT due to any specific intelligence, but to help calm any feelings of unease felt after the attacks in France.
They have acknowledged the increase in hate crimes after attacks such as this. The police asks that communities report these crimes immediately. They have dedicated specialist officers to handle these cases in order to provide a rapid response.
The full communique can be read here.
