UK Prime Minister Raises Terror Threat Level, Says Next Attack 'Imminent'

© AP Photo / Rui VieiraArmed police patrol the streets near to Manchester Arena in central Manchester, England, Tuesday May 23, 2017.
Armed police patrol the streets near to Manchester Arena in central Manchester, England, Tuesday May 23, 2017. - Sputnik International
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Britian's Theresa May has alerted military units to support armed police after meeting in the COBRA emergency room earlier on Tuesday with senior military leaders.

Particularly, UK law enforcement and armed forces will move forward on the assumption that the threat level is "critical," according to May's orders. 

Armed police work at Manchester Arena after reports of an explosion at the venue during an Ariana Grande gig in Manchester, England Monday, May 22, 2017. - Sputnik International
UK Police Name Manchester Attacker as 22-Year-Old Salman Abedi

On Monday, a suspected-terror attack struck attendees at Manchester Arena following the conclusion of an Ariana Grande performance. A loud blast went off that a UK man reportedly captured on his dash cam. Ultimately, 22 were killed, some of whom were children, while dozens more sustained "shrapnel" injuries. 

A suicide bomber set off a blast in the foyer of the venue that held more than 20,000 concert goers. 

The incident spurred a nationwide shutdown of all campaign activities. A general election is scheduled for June 8. May's critics alleged that the Manchester Arena incident is strangely beneficial timing for the politician. 

Debbie Hicks, vice chairman for the UK Labour Party, excalimed, "I can't help thinking this is wonderful timing for Theresa May… it is well known that politicians use events as part of their campaigns or messages." 

 

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