In the United Kingdom, terrorism threat level has been reduced from critical to severe. This was announced by the British Prime Minister Theresa May after leading a meeting of the government's emergency committee Cobra today.<br/><br/>She said, significant activity by the police during the last 24 hours had led to the threat being reduced. The change indicates an attack is highly likely, not imminently expected. However, soldiers deployed to support the police will be stood down till Monday night.<br/><br/>22 people including seven children were killed and scores wounded in a bomb attack at the Manchester Arena on Monday night, at the end of a concert by US singer Ariana Grande.
News On AIR | May 27, 2017 5:28 PM
UK: Terrorism threat level reduced from critical to severe