Scotland urged to be vigilant after London terror attacks

Police have ''no specific information'' that Scotland is at risk of attack but have urged people to be vigilant in the wake of the London terrorist atrocities.

Three men were shot dead after killing seven and injuring 48 more with a van and knife attack in the UK capital on Saturday night.

Many parties have suspended national campaigning on Sunday, however Prime Minister Theresa May said that the General Election on Thursday will go ahead.

The Scottish Government's Resilience committee will meet later on Sunday to discuss the situation.

The UK threat level remains at severe following the attack, and Police Scotland said it ''continues to dynamically review all safety and security plans and operations''.

Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson said: ''Police Scotland stands with our colleagues and the communities of London following the terrorist attack on Saturday 3 June 2017.

This comes soon after the attack in Manchester, and other recent attacks abroad. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by these events. We will provide any assistance necessary to the Metropolitan Police Service.

While we understand that the public will clearly be appalled by these events, I would urge each and every member of our communities to remain united against extremism and hate.''

He added: ''Police Scotland continues to dynamically review all safety and security plans and operations. An element of this includes ensuring our armed policing and specialist resources are appropriately deployed.

The UK threat level remains at severe. We have no specific information that Scotland is at risk of attack and I would ask you to go about your business as normal, remaining alert but not alarmed.''

He said that Police Scotland will not tolerate any attempts to target any community by ''any misguided individual or group'' and said that the force continues to work with partners at home and abroad to counter the threat from terrorism

and ensure the safety and well-being of all communities.

He urged people to be vigilant and contact police if they suspect something is wrong.

Anyone with concerns or information about suspicious activity is asked to contact the Police on 101, the UK Anti-Terrorism Hotline on 0800 789 321, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or in an emergency dial 999.

The SNP, Scottish Conservatives and Scottish Labour have suspended national campaigning on Sunday while the Scottish Liberal Democrats have also cancelled campaign visits.

Flags outside the Scottish Parliament have been lowered to half mast in the wake of the attack.

The London atrocities come less than two weeks after the terrorist bombing at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester on Monday May 22.

Eilidh MacLeod, 14, from Barra was among 22 people who died in the attack which also left dozens injured.

Her body is being flown home to the island on Sunday ahead of her funeral on Monday.

Lord Provost of Edinburgh Frank Ross issued a message of condolence and flags were lowered to half mast at the City Chambers on the Royal Mile.

He said: ''This has been a horrific attack on innocent people. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.

As sister capital cities, Edinburgh and London share a unique history and bond. Today our citizens share heavy hearts in the wake of such violence but also praise for the astoundingly brave response from London's people and emergency services.''