The country's most senior counter terrorism officer has warned Christmas shoppers in Manchester to be 'extra vigilant' amid an increased risk of a terror attack.
Assistant Commissioner Matt Jukes, the head of UK counter-terrorism policing, said patrols by armed police in Manchester will be increased and security for major events both in venues and outdoors will be reviewed.
He was speaking as the terror threat level has risen from substantial to severe in the wake of the murder of MP Sir David Amess, and Sunday's explosion in Liverpool.
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