UK terror threat raised to critical

The UK terror threat level has been raised to its highest level of ‘critical’, meaning more attacks may be imminent, Prime Minister Theresa May has said. It comes after Monday night's attack at Manchester Arena, which killed 22 people and injured 59. In a statement following the second COBR meeting on the attack May said: “It has now concluded, on the basis of today’s investigations, that the threat level should be increased, for the time being, from severe to critical. This means that their assessment is not only that an attack remains highly likely, but that a further attack may be imminent. “The change in the threat level means that there will be additional resources and support made available to the police as they work to keep us all safe. “Armed police officers responsible for duties such as guarding key sites will be replaced by members of the armed forces, which will allow the police to significantly increase the number of armed officers on patrol in key locations. "You might also see military personnel deployed at certain events, such as concerts and sports matches, helping the police to keep the public safe. In all circumstances, members of the armed forces who are deployed in this way will be under the command of police officers.” May added: “In the coming days and weeks, there will of course be many events hosted up and down the country. The police will work with the organisers and hosts of these events, to come to a judgement about how they can go ahead while making sure the people who attend them are safe and secure.”