WILTSHIRE POLICE is looking at reviewing its security arrangements following the news that police in the country have been put on the highest level of alert.

The increase in the threat level yesterday comes after a foiled attack on officers in Belgium last week by Islamists with links to Syria.

An attack on a police officer is highly likely as the threat level has been moved from 'substantial' to 'severe'.

Chief constable of Wiltshire Police,Patrick Geenty said: “Nationally we have been facing a heightened level of threat for some time and in line with all chief constables across the country, I have asked my staff to review our security arrangements and see if we can refine or enhance our security plans in light of the current international picture.

“The threat to the public remains at severe, which means a terrorist attack in the UK is highly likely. It is of upmost importance to me that we have the right plans in place in Wiltshire and that all of my staff remain vigilant at all times.”

The force is currently assessing vulnerable communities and has issued advice to all police staff, officers, volunteers and special constables.

Mr Geenty added that although there is no intelligence to suggest a specific threat to Wiltshire people must remain vigilant and work together.

He said: “I therefore call upon the public and our communities to support us in helping us to prevent any incident by reporting any suspicious activity.

“We live in a beautiful county, which in the main is very safe. It is only through the vigilance of the public and my staff that we can prepare for or prevent incidents.

"Police officers and staff are used to being on the frontline and confronting risk and danger and they are well trained in how to protect the public and themselves. However, in light of recent events in Paris and in Belgium it is important that we review what we have in place and remind our staff that vigilance is paramount.”