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UK Terror Threat Level Raised To 'Severe'
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Author:  JimD [ 22 Jan 10, 23:12 ]
Post subject:  UK Terror Threat Level Raised To 'Severe'

The terror threat level in the UK has been raised from "substantial" to "severe", meaning an attack is "highly likely".

Home Secretary Alan Johnson has sought to reassure the public, saying: "I have to emphasise the fact it does not mean an attack is imminent."

He said the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre keeps the threat level under constant review and makes its judgements based on a "broad range of factors".

Mr Johnson said those factors include "the intent and capabilities of international terrorist groups in the UK and overseas".

He went on: "We still face a real and serious threat to the UK from international terrorism.

Terror Threat Levels

Critical - attack is expected imminently

Severe - attack is highly likely

Substantial - attack is a strong possibility

Moderate - attack is possible, but not likely

Low - attack is unlikely


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