Emergency phone numbers in the UK

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An emergency can occur at any time, and if you are in a foreign country, you may be unsure of the best course of action to take. Fortunately, there is an emergency helpline for practically every emergency in the UK.

999 and 112 is the national emergency response service in the UK. 112 is the pan-European equivalent to 999 and can be used in the UK.

Anti-terrorist hotline: 0800 789 321 or online

Crimestoppers (to report crimes anonymously): 0800 555 111 or online

Action Fraud (for fraud or cybercrime) – 0300 123 2040 or online

British Transport Police (for incidents on trains or tubes): 0800 40 50 40 or online