Fears as NI terror alert is raised
Daily Record|March 29, 2023
Attack 'likely’ in shooting aftermath
CHRIS HUGHES
Fears as NI terror alert is raised

THE terror threat level in Northern Ireland has been raised from substantial to severe, meaning an attack is highly likely.

The MI5 assessment follows a rise in dissident republican activity, including a murder bid on a top police officer.

Announcing the change yesterday, Northern Ireland Secretary Chris HeatonHarris blamed a small number of individuals who are determined to use "politically motivated violence".

This story is from the March 29, 2023 edition of Daily Record.

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