Manchester Attack: UK Terror Level Raised to Critical

The UK raised its terrorism threat level to “critical” following Monday’s Manchester attack, according to prime minister Theresa May.

She added that military personnel will now be deployed to protect key sites as a result of the new threat level.

Olivia Campbell‘s mother, who had issued an emotional plea for information on her daughter’s whereabouts after the Ariana Grande concert confirmed her 15-year-old daughter died in the bombing on Facebook. Reports say 21 others were killed and 59 injured.

According to Reuters, the Polish foreign minister has said that two Polish people who went missing after the attack were among those killed.

The change in terror threat comes after investigators were unable to rule out whether suspect Salman Abedi acted alone, the prime minister said.

A hotline has been set up for people concerned about loved ones – 0800 096 0095. And anyone with information about the attack can call the anti-terror hotline on 0800 789321.