Met guide to catching terrorists

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The campaign says signs that someone could be plotting terrorism include committing fraud to finance plots, buying large amounts of chemicals and studying security arrangements.

The public are urged to report suspicious activity immediately, and anonymously, to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. The campaign's message is "Don't rely on others. If you suspect it, report it."

Deputy Assistant Commissioner John McDowall, head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, said: "Terrorists can be stopped in their tracks if suspicious activity is passed to police We want people to look out for the unusual - some activity or behaviour which strikes them as not quite right and out of place in their normal day-to-day lives - and to take responsibility for reporting it." He added that no piece of information would be considered "too small".

Mr McDowall said some people would have reservations about contacting the police, but he added: "I can assure them that any information passed to the Anti-Terrorist hotline is treated in the strictest of confidence. It is thoroughly analysed and researched by experienced officers before, and if, any police action is taken."