British officials furious over US leak of Manchester attack information

(Baonghean.vn) - On May 25, British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would raise the issue of intelligence leaks related to the investigation into the suicide bombing in Manchester, which has angered British officials, with US President Donald Trump.

British Prime Minister Theresa May. Photo: AP

Speaking ahead of attending a NATO summit in Brussels, Prime Minister May said she would “make clear to President Trump that intelligence shared between our two countries’ law enforcement agencies must remain confidential”.

British police have now stopped sharing information about the Manchester suicide bombing with US authorities, after details of the attack were repeatedly leaked to the US media.

Prime Minister May also stressed that the terror threat level will continue to be maintained at “critical” – the highest level – after it was declared on May 23 following the horrific terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena that killed at least 22 people.

British people attend a vigil at Albert Square, Manchester on May 23, a day after a suicide bombing at the Manchester Arena. Photo: AP

Earlier, speaking after an emergency ministerial meeting, Prime Minister May stressed: “People need to remain vigilant”. There are currently about 1,000 soldiers supporting the police “to ensure safety ahead of the busy bank holiday weekend”.

The British leader said he would work with “international counterparts to push back terrorism”./.

Lan Ha

(According to AFP)