London Amber Message – Holding Message – Incident at Parsons Green – 15 Sept 2017

This CSSC message is sent on behalf of London Protect, and the National Coordinator Protect and Prepare.

We are aware of an incident that has taken place at Parsons Green Underground Station, London this morning, Friday 15th September 2017, and are currently responding to the incident, along with other emergency services.

We will provide a further update, if appropriate, once we have an more information. We will release facts when we can – our information must be accurate.

Please follow official statements made to the media, and the following Twitter accounts for regular updates – @LondonProtect and @metpoliceuk

The threat level to the Untied Kingdom from international terrorism remains at SEVERE – a threat is highly likely.

Please be ALERT not alarmed.

See It. Say It, Sorted – We’re asking tube and rail passengers and people who use railway stations to help keep themselves and others safe by reporting unusual items or activity on the railway.

See It.

Please remain vigilant for anything that seems out of place or unusual on trains or at stations. This could include:

  • Someone being somewhere they shouldn’t be, for example trying to get through a door marked ‘no entry’
  • An unattended bag
  • Someone checking security arrangements, for example filming CCTV cameras at a station
  • Someone avoiding rail staff and police officers
  • Someone who could be concealing something under their clothing.

Say It.

If you see something that doesn’t feel right, we want to hear from you. Let us decide if what you have seen or what you know is important.

You should tell a member of rail staff or a police officer what you have seen. You can also call us on 0800 40 50 40, or text us on 61016.

In an emergency, always call 999.

Sorted.

We will check any information you give us thoroughly. Every day we receive reports about suspicious behaviour or unusual activity from members of the public and we take your information seriously.