Warning of ‘Imminent’ Attack, Britain Raises Threat Level

British Prime Minister Theresa May raised the terrorism threat level from ‘severe’ to ‘critical’ on Tuesday night, saying another attack on the United Kingdom may be ‘imminent.’ The warning comes less than 24 hours after a suicide bomber killed 22 people and injured 59 others at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. May said critical status means armed soldiers may be deployed instead of police at public events such as sporting events. “I do not want the public to feel unduly alarmed,” May said during the press conference. “We have faced a serious terrorist threat in our country for many years. The operational response I have just outlined is a proportionate and sensible response to the threat our security experts judge we face.” She urged the public to be vigilant and cooperate with the police.