UK terrorism threat reduced from critical to severe
The change indicates that while an attack is highly likely, one is not imminently expected.
The UK terrorism threat level has been reduced to severe, the Prime Minister has announced.
Theresa May made the announcement that the level had been reduced from critical following advice from security chiefs.
The change indicates that while an attack is highly likely, one is not imminently expected.
Mrs May made the announcement after a meeting of the government's emergency committee Cobra on Saturday morning.
Significant activity by the police had led to the threat being reduced.
Soldiers supporting the police will stand down on Monday night, following the end of the bank holiday.
Security will be increased at Scottish events this weekend, including at Hampden Park for the Scottish Cup Final.
Police Scotland Chief Constable Phil Gormley said: "While the decision to move to SEVERE is welcome, we must all remain vigilant.
"There continues to be no intelligence of a specific threat to Scotland. However, the enhanced police deployment we have planned for the major events this weekend will remain in place.
"The public should continue to expect to see armed police officers on foot patrol at key locations.
"Our policing operation will gradually be scaled back in keeping with the UK-wide operation - but will continue to be proportionate and proportionate."