Here's why police have been seen in and around Milton Keynes shopping centre
Police officers have been deployed across Milton Keynes today (Wednesday) as part of an operation to disrupt criminal activity, including terrorism.
Thames Valley Police said its officers had been carrying out several deployments across the city as part of Operation Servator.
The operation is described as “a national policing tactic”, which involves highly visible and unpredictable police deployments, specially trained officers and a range of policing resources.
In a post on Facebook police wrote: “Throughout the day, our officers have been conducting patrols, engaging with members of the public and maintaining a visible presence across the area.
“These deployments help us identify suspicious behaviour, disrupt criminal activity and provide reassurance to residents, businesses and visitors.”
Police said that the public were welcome to stop and speak to officers while they were out on patrol and urged anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour to report it through the 101 number, or by dialling 999 in an emergency.