A senior police officer has made a statement on behalf of Police Scotland in the aftermath of the terrorist incident in Australia.
Latest reports suggest 12 people, including children, are dead after two gunmen armed with rifles opened fire at Bondi Beach in an act of terrorism targeting a Jewish holiday celebration.
One gunman was shot dead by police and another is in custody.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson said: “Our thoughts are with the Jewish community, the victims, families, and everyone affected by the incident in Australia.
“Officers are already carrying out additional and dedicated patrols around synagogues and other Jewish venues as part of our existing policing plan for Hanukkah.
“Following the incident, we are actively communicating with faith leaders and community leaders.
“We are also engaging with a wide range of local, national and international partners to ensure our communities are safe.
“While there is no intelligence to suggest any specific threat in Scotland, I want to take this opportunity to ask the public to remain alert but not alarmed. You should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Police Scotland.
“Policing in Scotland has strong relationships with the public and we are grateful for the ongoing support of all our communities.”
