Anti-terror advert banned

A BRITISH police advert which urged citizens to be suspicious of neighbours who spend a lot of time at home, keep their curtains drawn and use money instead of cash cards, was banned yesterday.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) demanded that the anti-terrorism radio advert be pulled, claiming it could cause “serious offence” to those “who might identify with the behaviours referred to”.

The advert encouraged listeners to report reclusive behaviour to the police’s anti-terrorism hotline.