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A series of terrorist attacks occurred in Sri Lanka on the 21st April, killing at least 359 people and injuring over 500. Three Christian churches were targeted alongside 3 luxury hotels whist several other smaller bombings happened at a housing complex in Dematagoda and a guest house in Dehiwala. The first bombs went off in…

Counter terrorism is an effective strategy that incorporates the practices of military, law enforcement and government body tactics to combat or prevent terrorism. The main aim of counter terrorism strategies is to reduce the impact of a terrorist attack and give individuals the knowledge they need to handle sensitive incidents. As the nature of terrorism…

In recent years, the nature of terrorist attacks across the world has shifted. Acts of terrorism are increasingly being carried out by lone agents against soft targets, in busy streets or establishments and during working hours. Lone individuals launch attacks at their own will in a range of public areas and likely involve the use…

11 people were arrested by German police on suspicion of planning an “Islamist terror attack”. The arrests were made on Friday 22nd March, with claims suggesting the individuals were plotting an attack using guns and a vehicle, with the aim to kill as many non-believers as possible. Around 200 police officers carried out raids in…

Seven people have been arrested by the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) for hate crimes over the Christchurch Mosque shootings with GMP receiving 11 complaints, nine of them online. Russ Jackson, assistant chief constable of GMP, said the arrests were mostly for stirring up racial hatred or malicious communications. Mr Jackson said: “In one example a…

A 19 year old has been stabbed in what police believe to be a “far right” inspired attack. The incident occurred in Stanwell, Surrey on the 17th March with the victim sustaining injuries from both a knife and bat used by the attacker. It has been reported that he is in a stable condition. A…

Fatal shootings have taken place in Utrecht, in an incident which has claimed the life of 3 people and wounded 5. The shooting occurred at 10:45pm on Monday 18th March, police were called to reports of a shooter near one of the cities main tram lines. Witnesses at the scene claimed the shooter had began…

A man has been arrested following the brutal shootings that took place on Friday 15th March in Christchurch, New Zealand. At least 50 people lost their lives with a further 50 needing medical assistance for severe injuries. The incident began at Al Noor Mosque, where the gunman massacred 41 civilians including children. He then went…

Due to the varied nature of the workforce, employees within the housing sector are facing a growing number of large-scale threats which can affect both employee safety and business continuity. Employers have a duty of care to protect their workers, but this can prove challenging for large organisations with disparate staff. Fires Fires are a…