By Laura Smith-Spark and Sweelin Ong, CNN
LONDON (CNN) — Police in Birmingham, England, received a “credible” anonymous threat against officers Monday and “took steps last night to ensure the safety of our officers and staff,” the West Midlands Police force said Tuesday.
“It was anonymous, but credible information” suggesting police officers could be subjected to attacks, West Midlands Police Assistant Chief Constable Garry Forsyth said.
“We acted swiftly to relay details to officers and remind them over the importance to remain vigilant.”
The force would not comment on BBC reports that the threat was to kidnap and kill a police officer.
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