POLICE Scotland have launched a targeted week of action to promote counter-terrorism activity across local communities and cities.

Counter Terrorism Awareness Week forms part of the UK Counter Terrorism Policing Networks Initiative and from Monday, June 12 to Sunday, June 18, specialist and local officers will be working together along with a number of partners to undertake a range of activities throughout Scotland, aimed at providing the public with useful information to help deter terrorism and keep them safe in the event of a terrorist incident.

In response to the tragic events in Manchester and London and other recent incidents, which have occurred across the world, Counter Terrorism Awareness Week will focus on safety and security in crowded public spaces.

Over two hundred Police Scotland resources will be utilised between June 12-18, with staff from a variety of partner agencies in all areas of Scotland.

Assistant Chief Constable, Steve Johnson, said: “The purpose of this week-long initiative is not to alarm the public, but to provide them with all the necessary information they require to identify suspicious activity and more importantly, to keep themselves safe and secure.

“The tragic events in Manchester and London have undoubtedly left our communities shaken and concerned and our activities taking place throughout Counter Terrorism Awareness Week are aimed at offering reassurance to the public by demonstrating the range of capabilities at our disposal to both deter, and respond to, terrorism-related incidents.

“The events taking place this week are primarily focussed on the country’s cities; however, all of our communities should be mindful of countering terrorism.  Further information on this subject can be obtained by visiting our website at www.scotland.police.uk/keepsafe.”