[News] Threat level from Northern Ireland-related terrorism in GB raised to substantial

[Bozza]

First time it has been at this level since 2012.

Mike Dean related? Probably not, but I'd not rule it out yet.

 

[ROSM]

Is it them northern Irish Muslims to blame?

 

[skipper734]

I thought Europe was supposed to protect us.

 

[Titanic]

Is there any explanation of why the threat is increased? BBC article rather vaguely says:

"Home Secretary Theresa May said the level, set by security service MI5, "reflects the continuing threat from dissident republican activity".The level for Northern Ireland-related terrorism in Northern Ireland remains severe, meaning an attack is "highly likely".

 

[brightn'ove]

Alan O'Ackbar?

 

[studio150]

Why do we need different threat levels depending on where the terrorist is from. If a bomb goes off and you are unfortunately close by I'm sure your 1st thought wouldn't be is that an Irish or an ISIS bomb, but its a bomb so just one level is really necessary,

 

[ManOfSussex]

I'm not worried, we've got The EU to protect us.

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

Why do we need different threat levels depending on where the terrorist is from. If a bomb goes off and you are unfortunately close by I'm sure your 1st thought wouldn't be is that an Irish or an ISIS bomb, but its a bomb so just one level is really necessary,

If I've got my iPod on chances are it'll be a Spanish Bomb (or similar)

 

[JC Footy Genius]

Why do we need different threat levels depending on where the terrorist is from. If a bomb goes off and you are unfortunately close by I'm sure your 1st thought wouldn't be is that an Irish or an ISIS bomb, but its a bomb so just one level is really necessary,

After carrying out new profiling analysis taking into account the dual threats the security services are on the look out for individuals who look a bit like this ..

 

[Albion my Albion]

Why do we need different threat levels depending on where the terrorist is from. If a bomb goes off and you are unfortunately close by I'm sure your 1st thought wouldn't be is that an Irish or an ISIS bomb, but its a bomb so just one level is really necessary,

My first thought is "Oh Sh!t."

 

[TheJasperCo]

If we're lucky, it will mean the police clamp down hard on the unwelcome guests bearing caravans and lovely gifts for the communities whose cricket pitches and rec grounds become temporary home to such people during the summer months.

I'm half-joking.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Is there any explanation of why the threat is increased? BBC article rather vaguely says:

"Home Secretary Theresa May said the level, set by security service MI5, "reflects the continuing threat from dissident republican activity".The level for Northern Ireland-related terrorism in Northern Ireland remains severe, meaning an attack is "highly likely".

I thought it was about a lot of Semtex brought in from Libya and stockpiled has gone missing and assumed to be in the hands of a group that opposes the Peace Process and are willing to use it.

 

[studio150]

If I've got my iPod on chances are it'll be a Spanish Bomb (or similar)

Or an Urban Guerrilla

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Why do we need different threat levels depending on where the terrorist is from. If a bomb goes off and you are unfortunately close by I'm sure your 1st thought wouldn't be is that an Irish or an ISIS bomb, but its a bomb so just one level is really necessary,

I don't think it is where the terrorists come from but information gathered which show that something is happening. It could be arms or semtex gone missing, or it could be that people under observation are acting suspiciously.

 

[portlock seagull]

My first thought is "Oh Sh!t."

And maybe your last?!

 

[KVLT]

Is it them northern Irish Muslims to blame?

Nah. It's them mild mannered peace loving Christians.

 

[alfredmizen]

Nah. It's them mild mannered peace loving Christians.

Ah, so any terrorist acts carried out from or in northern ireland will be in the name of christianity will they , same as the threat from islamic fundamentalists , yes ? Thought not

 

[Da Man Clay]

Why do we need different threat levels depending on where the terrorist is from. If a bomb goes off and you are unfortunately close by I'm sure your 1st thought wouldn't be is that an Irish or an ISIS bomb, but its a bomb so just one level is really necessary,

I imagine the way the police and security services deal with threats are different depending on the type of organisations who are going to be likely to undertake attacks.

 

[KVLT]

Yourself. Prick!