The threat level to Great Britain from Irish-related terrorism has gone from moderate to substantial, meaning an attack is a ''strong possibility'', the Home Secretary Theresa May has announced.
It is the first time that this threat level has been published, the Home Office said. The threat from international terrorism remains severe.
Mrs May said: The Director-General of the Security Service has informed me that he has raised the threat to Great Britain from Irish-related terrorism from moderate to substantial, meaning that an attack is a strong possibility.
Judgments are based on a broad range of factors, including the intent and capabilities of terrorist groups.
This is the first time we have published the Irish-related threat assessment to Great Britain. This is in the interests of transparency and to encourage people to remain vigilant.
The first and most important duty of government is the protection and security of the British people.
We have been consistent in stating that the threat to the UK from terrorism is real and serious. The balance we aim to strike is keeping people alert but not alarmed.
I would urge the public to report any suspicious activity to the police and security services in their continuing efforts to discover, track and disrupt terrorist activity.
The threat assessment was being published for the first time to encourage people to be alert to the increased threat from Irish-related terrorism, the Home Office said.
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It is the first time that this threat level has been published, the Home Office said. The threat from international terrorism remains severe.
Mrs May said: The Director-General of the Security Service has informed me that he has raised the threat to Great Britain from Irish-related terrorism from moderate to substantial, meaning that an attack is a strong possibility.
Judgments are based on a broad range of factors, including the intent and capabilities of terrorist groups.
This is the first time we have published the Irish-related threat assessment to Great Britain. This is in the interests of transparency and to encourage people to remain vigilant.
The first and most important duty of government is the protection and security of the British people.
We have been consistent in stating that the threat to the UK from terrorism is real and serious. The balance we aim to strike is keeping people alert but not alarmed.
I would urge the public to report any suspicious activity to the police and security services in their continuing efforts to discover, track and disrupt terrorist activity.
The threat assessment was being published for the first time to encourage people to be alert to the increased threat from Irish-related terrorism, the Home Office said.
Rest of the story: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukn...s-a-strong-possibility-warns-Theresa-May.html
