Nottingham on Alert as British Police Deal with Ongoing Incident

Today, Tuesday, the British city of Nottingham was put on alert, while the police in London also mobilized, putting up a large security cordon around the capital. This was in response to the British police announcing that their officers were dealing with an “ongoing serious incident” in Nottingham.

Nottingham Police Close Roads

In turn, Nottingham police tweeted that 6 roads in the city were closed at 6:57 GMT. They also urged citizens and residents to leave the scene of the accident.

Tram Network Suspended

The city’s tram network announced that it had ceased operations until further notice due to the accident. Videos circulated on social media showed roads closed amid traffic of ambulances, emergency services, and police.

Details Remain Unknown

However, no other details from official sources about this mysterious incident, amid fears and interpretations of an attempted terrorist attack, have yet been made public.

Concerns Over Terrorism

This incident comes at a busy time as thousands of Britons go to work at such times. Notably, the UK has witnessed several terrorist attacks in recent years, albeit to a lesser extent than France or other European countries, many of which have been attributed to ISIS and other extremist terrorist organizations.