This summer, we are working with Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands to encourage the public to look out for each other and report anything that doesn’t feel right.

Over the coming months, thousands of people across our three counties will be out with family and friends at events such as music festivals, sports matches and other summer activities.

Unfortunately, we know that busy events and venues could be attractive targets for terrorist or other criminal activity, so we are working with event organisers and businesses to encourage vigilance and to report suspicious activity.

While our advice is not based on an increased threat, it is always useful to remind you of the vital role you can play in keeping yourself and your friends and family safe when out and about this summer.

You know your surroundings better than anyone else and you know if something isn’t right.

Whether you’re commuting to work, heading out with friends or planning a trip to a festival, event or large gathering, remember to stay alert and if you see or hear something that doesn’t feel right, report it to security staff where you are or police straight away.

West Mercia Police’s Prevent lead, Chief Superintendent Edd Williams, said: “I want our local communities to know, our advice is not based on intelligence of an increased threat to local communities.

“But as we head into the late Spring and summer months it’s timely for us to remind everyone of the importance of staying vigilant and report suspicious activity.

“We’re working with local event organisers, venues and businesses to help keep events safe and are asking the public to help us. By staying vigilant and sharing our advice with family, friends and colleagues we can all work together to keep our communities even safer.

“Stay alert and trust your instincts; if you see something unusual or that doesn’t feel right – report it straight away, don’t wait for someone else to do it.”

When you’re heading out this summer, stay alert and follow our advice:

Help us by sharing our advice with your friends and family, and let’s keep each other safe this summer.