Calls to terror tip-off hotline surge 600 per cent after wave of UK attacks
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Calls to a dedicated police hotline rocketed by more than 600 per cent in just six months as thousands of potential leads poured in. "In light of the recent attacks, risk assessment procedures are currently under review - and this will no doubt include the handling of calls to the anti-terrorism hotline to make sure that information reaches the right people when necessary." Detective Chief Superintendent Clarke Jarrett, of the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command, said: "We need the public's assistance to help keep us all safe from terrorism so it really is encouraging that more calls are being made to the confidential hotline.
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