Cops should tell people if they have convicted terrorist living nearby, terror expert says [Video]

A TERROR expert wants a law forcing authorities to inform people if they have a convicted terrorist living in their street.

It would be similar to Sarah’s Law — introduced after the Sarah Payne’s 2000 murder by Roy Whiting.

That allows anyone to formally ask the police if someone with access to a child has a record for child sexual offences.

Chris Phillips, the former head of UK counter terrorism, said: “We need legislation to ensure people have the right to know if a terrorist is living nearby or — even worse — is forming a relationship with a member of your family.”

His call follows a warning that the terror threat in Europe has increased and an IS-inspired UK attack is “likely”.

Mr Phillips went on: “The release of terrorists into the community is a high-risk affair. Some may never offend again …