UK terror threat from Northern Ireland raised to “substantial”
The UK raised its terror threat from Northern Ireland to "substantial" from "moderate".
This means there's a "strong possibility" of a an attack in England, Scotland or Wales.
"This means that a terrorist attack is a strong possibility and reflects the continuing threat from dissident republican activity," Theresa May, home secretary, said in a written statement to parliament.
"As a result of this change, we are working closely with the police and other relevant authorities to ensure appropriate security measures are in place."
Earlier this year, the new IRA warned that its members were "determined to take the war to the age-old enemy of our population". Its most recent attack was in March, when prison officer Adrian Ismay was murdered.
The level for Northern Ireland-related terrorism in Northern Ireland remains "severe", meaning an attack is "highly likely".
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The threat level for Northern Ireland-related terror in the UK was last hiked from moderate to substantial in 2010, before being cut back to moderate two years later.
The threat level to the UK from international terrorism remains unchanged at "severe" which means an attack is highly likely. This is one notch below the top level critical, which suggests an attack is imminent.