Professional footballer enhances home security
Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford, has invested in a number of security measures designed to increase security at his £1.8 million home in Manchester. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/5390172/man-united-star-marcus-rashford-turns-his-1-8million-mansion-into-fort-knox/ The 20 year-old has reportedly had cameras and locks installed that would enable him to shut off sections of his house in the event of a break-in, kidnap attempt or […]
Another happy client…
We have successfully handed over our most recent residential panic room installation. Located in the south of England, the current homeowners bought this large property late last year. They wanted to make a number of structural and cosmetic changes to make their own personal stamp on their new home and employed the services of both […]
British missionary honoured by villagers
Villagers from Enokhora, a remote community in the Niger Delta where four British missionaries were kidnapped last month, have held a parade to honour Ian Squire. It is understood that Mr Squire, from Surrey, died after he was unable to access medication for his asthma following the kidnapping. The three other British missionaries who were […]
Farm murders on increase in South Africa
According to statistics from the South African Police Service, 74 people have been murdered on farms in the country between April 2016 and March 2017, up from 58 during the previous year. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-41807642 The murder count includes farmers, farm workers and visitors to farms and potentially puts those involved in agriculture at greater risk than […]
Ingenious emergency escape chute
We’re all big fans of the Interesting Engineering website here at The Panic Room Company. And if it’s an invention or news story related to increasing the security and safety of individuals, then it will always grab our attention. So, we’re sure you’ll understand just why this emergency escape chute has caught our attention! Specifically […]
British missionaries kidnapped in Niger Delta
According Nigerian police four people, who are believed to be British citizens, have been kidnapped in Nigeria’s southern Delta state http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41669074 The BBC has reported that the four were taken in the early hours of the morning on Friday 13th October as suspected militants stormed the rural community where they were living and working as missionaries. […]
Project ‚Panic Rooms Against Hurricanes’
All of us here at The Panic Room Company were truly shocked and saddened at the news reports detailing the devastating trail of death and destruction created by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. These two Category 5 storms caused billions of dollars worth of damage to homes and businesses, people left homeless and without shelter or […]
Panic rooms: not just for people!
When most of us think of a panic or safe room we immediately think about a safe and secure place for people to head in the event of a burglary, kidnap attempt or even a terrorist attack. A panic room undoubtedly offers unrivalled safety and security for people, but they can also be used to […]
‚Ring of Steel‘ planned for Leeds City Centre
Following a number of international terror attacks involving vehicles driving into crowds, the latest being in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona which left 13 people dead, Leeds City Council has announced plans to create a ‘ring of steel’ around the city centre. Leeds City Council has already put several measures in place so far […]
Exhibition schedule: autumn 2017
This autumn, you’ll find The Panic Room Company at the Grand Designs Live show here in the UK. From 11th to 15th October we’ll be exhibiting alongside Secure House Limited at the Grand Designs Live show at the NEC in Birmingham. Head to the Grand Build area and we’ll all be on stand B142. If you’re […]