24/10/2012
Republican Threat Level Downgraded
The threat level from dissident republicans to Great Britain has been downgraded from "substantial" to "moderate", the Home Office has said.
The decrease shows the authorities regard an attack on London and other British cities from such groups as possible, but not likely.
Previously it was deemed a strong possibility.
Home Secretary Theresa May said that the threat level to the UK from international terrorism remains at substantial, "which means that an attack is a strong possibility". The highest threat level is critical, two steps above the current warning.
The threat-level in Northern Ireland has not changed. It remains "severe" with an attack still highly likely.
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The decrease shows the authorities regard an attack on London and other British cities from such groups as possible, but not likely.
Previously it was deemed a strong possibility.
Home Secretary Theresa May said that the threat level to the UK from international terrorism remains at substantial, "which means that an attack is a strong possibility". The highest threat level is critical, two steps above the current warning.
The threat-level in Northern Ireland has not changed. It remains "severe" with an attack still highly likely.
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