UK raises terror threat level to severe after Europe attacks
Police officers guard the scene in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Police in the Austrian capital said several shots were fired shortly after 8 p.m. local time on Monday, Nov. 2, in a lively street in the city center of Vienna. Austria's top security official said authorities believe there were several gunmen involved and that a police operation was still ongoing.[AP/ Matthias Schrader]
Britain has raised its terror threat level to severe, its second-highest level, following recent attacks in Austria and France.
The threat level of severe is defined as an attack is considered highly likely. The level had previously been at substantial, meaning an attack is likely.
Home Secretary Priti Patel tweeted on Tuesday that that the decision was a "precautionary measure and is not based on any specific threat.”
She says "the public should continue to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police."