Northern Ireland terrorism threat level rises to ‘severe’

MI5 increases level from ‘substantial’, meaning an attack is highly likely

MI5 has increased the terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland from substantial to severe, meaning an attack is highly likely, the Northern Ireland secretary, Chris Heaton-Harris, has said.

Heaton-Harris cited a “small number” of individuals who remain determined to use “politically motivated violence”.

Continue reading…MI5 increases level from ‘substantial’, meaning an attack is highly likelyPolitics live – latest updatesMI5 has increased the terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland from substantial to severe, meaning an attack is highly likely, the Northern Ireland secretary, Chris Heaton-Harris, has said.Heaton-Harris cited a “small number” of individuals who remain determined to use “politically motivated violence”. Continue reading…