Terrorists may use different methodologies to conduct attacks within the United Kingdom.
These can include:
- Marauding Attacker (e.g. bladed weapon, firearm)
- Vehicle as a weapon (e.g. road, rail, aircraft)
- Improvised Explosive Device (e.g. person or vehicle borne, placed)
- Fire as a Weapon
- Chemical, Biological or Radiological attack
- Other attack types (e.g. cyber, drones)
Some methodologies are more likely than others. A marauding attacker armed with a bladed or blunt force weapon is generally the most likely attack methodology.