Flag at half-mast as mark of respect following Belgium attack
The Union flag at Shirehall in Shrewsbury is flying at half-mast today as a mark of respect for those killed or injured in Brussels yesterday.
Current information indicates that 34 people died and 250 were wounded during the twin explosions at the airport and another at a metro station.
So-called Islamic State has said it was behind the attacks and warned that more would follow.
West Mercia Police is urging people and businesses to be alert but not alarmed following the incidents in Brussels.
The threat to the UK from international terrorism remains at severe, as it has been since August 2014, meaning an attack is highly likely.
Deputy Chief Constable Karen Manners said: "Our thoughts are with the people of Brussels following the terrible attacks which have taken place today.
"I would like to stress that there is no intelligence at this time relating to any specific threat within our area and the probability of being caught up in a firearms or weapons attack remains very, very small. However, we feel it is our responsibility to share this public safety guidance with you, as we would do with any other personal safety issue.
"We urge the public and businesses to be alert but not alarmed and report anything suspicious to the confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. In an emergency always call 999."
The Union flag at Shirehall is flying at half-mast today following yesterday's terrorist attacks in Brussels. pic.twitter.com/IXpW6LGdwO https://twitter.com/ShropCouncil/status/712565442641072128
