LONDON, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Britain's home secretary said officials have raised the threat level for Irish-related terrorism and there is a "strong possibility" of an attack.
Home Secretary Theresa May said the threat level for Irish-related terrorism was raised from moderate to substantial while the threat level for international terrorism remained at severe, meaning an attack is highly likely, The Daily Telegraph reported Friday.
"The director general of the Security Service has informed me that he has raised the threat to Great Britain from Irish-related terrorism from moderate to substantial, meaning that an attack is a strong possibility," May said. "Judgments are based on a broad range of factors, including the intent and capabilities of terrorist groups.
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