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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Hundreds of soldiers were sent to secure key sites across the U.K. on Wednesday, including Buckingham Palace and the British Parliament at Westminster, after Britain raised its threat level from terrorism to “critical” late Tuesday.
The government took that action amid concerns that Salman Abedi, the bomber who killed 22 people and wounded scores at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester on Monday, may have accomplices who are planning another deadly attack.
Home Secretary Amber Rudd said Abedi “likely” did not act alone. She said he had been known to security forces “up to a point.”
Abedi, a 22-year-old British citizen born to Libyan parents who grew up around Manchester, died in the attack.
Across London, troops fanned out and authorities implemented special security plans.
The changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace was canceled Wednesday so police officers could be redeployed. The traditional ceremony is a major tourist attraction in London.
The Palace of Westminster, which houses the British Parliament in London, was closed Wednesday to all those without passes, and tours and events there were canceled until further notice. Armed police also patrolled outside St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.
“[The goal] is to make our city as hostile an environment as possible for terrorists to plan and operate,” said London Police Commander Jane Connors.
The Chelsea soccer team announced it would cancel Sunday’s victory parade in London to celebrate the team’s Premier League title.
“We are sure our fans will understand this decision,” the team said, adding that the parade would have diverted police from the bombing investigation.
Rudd said Britain’s increased official threat level will remain at “critical” until security services are convinced there is no active plot in place.
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