The UK’s threat level has increased to “severe” meaning a terror attack is highly likely in next six months
The increase in threat comes following yesterday’s stabbing in Golders Green in North London, but it is not solely a result of that attack.
The terrorist threat level in the UK has been rising for some time, driven by an increase in the broader Islamist and Extreme Right Wing terrorist threat from individuals and small groups based in the UK.
While the UK National Threat Level set independently by JTAC reflects the terrorist threat in the UK, it comes against a backdrop of increased state-linked physical threats which is encouraging acts of violence, including against the Jewish community.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, said: “As the threat level rises, I urge everyone to be vigilant, as they go about their daily lives, and report any concerns they have to the police.
“And I can assure everyone that our world-class security services and the police are working, day and night, to keep our country safe.”
