We’ve been dealing with terrorism for decades. The police were wary in the IRA days too. And the Lancashire story is bunkum. UK police do not ask permission from ANY group. Yes, the police and the UK are too PC, but stories of police asking permission is a nonsense.
In fact, I know it is. My cousin Alison lives in Lancashire and is married to guess what. A copper.
Like I said, I only know what I read in your papers.