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| Security experts are considering relaxing the official estimate of the terrorist threat to the UK from "critical" to "severe". | |
| The move comes as six people arrested over failed car bombings in Glasgow and London are being questioned at London's Paddington Green police station. | |
| A seventh man, Khalid Ahmed, remains in hospital after the Glasgow attack. | |
| An eighth man, Dr Mohammed Haneef, continues to be questioned in Australia after his arrest at Brisbane Airport. | An eighth man, Dr Mohammed Haneef, continues to be questioned in Australia after his arrest at Brisbane Airport. |
| Seven of those arrested are believed to be doctors or medical students while one formerly worked as a laboratory technician. | Seven of those arrested are believed to be doctors or medical students while one formerly worked as a laboratory technician. |
| A green Jeep Cherokee loaded with gas cylinders crashed into the doors of Glasgow Airport's main terminal and burst into flames on Saturday afternoon. | A green Jeep Cherokee loaded with gas cylinders crashed into the doors of Glasgow Airport's main terminal and burst into flames on Saturday afternoon. |
| Controlled explosions were carried out on a car in Glasgow on Tuesday Security alert at Heathrow Who are bomb suspects? Vetting foreign doctors | Controlled explosions were carried out on a car in Glasgow on Tuesday Security alert at Heathrow Who are bomb suspects? Vetting foreign doctors |
| The previous day two Mercedes containing petrol, gas cylinders and nails were found outside a nightclub in London's Haymarket and at a vehicle pound after being towed from a nearby street. | The previous day two Mercedes containing petrol, gas cylinders and nails were found outside a nightclub in London's Haymarket and at a vehicle pound after being towed from a nearby street. |
| On Tuesday night, a second doctor who was being questioned in Australia was released without charge. | On Tuesday night, a second doctor who was being questioned in Australia was released without charge. |
| The Metropolitan Police have said a counter-terrorism officer is travelling to Australia to liaise with authorities. | The Metropolitan Police have said a counter-terrorism officer is travelling to Australia to liaise with authorities. |
| BBC correspondent Danny Shaw said the first phase of the investigation - rounding up suspects to prevent further attacks - was drawing to a close. | BBC correspondent Danny Shaw said the first phase of the investigation - rounding up suspects to prevent further attacks - was drawing to a close. |
| Security experts are now considering a relaxation of the official estimate of the terrorist threat to Britain, currently judged to be critical. | Security experts are now considering a relaxation of the official estimate of the terrorist threat to Britain, currently judged to be critical. |
| If the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre concludes that another attack is no longer imminent, the threat level will return to severe - one level below critical. | If the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre concludes that another attack is no longer imminent, the threat level will return to severe - one level below critical. |
| That would mean a slight reduction in security procedures and controls. | That would mean a slight reduction in security procedures and controls. |
| Investigators are now focusing on analysing evidence and interviewing suspects, our correspondent said. | Investigators are now focusing on analysing evidence and interviewing suspects, our correspondent said. |
| NHS link | NHS link |
| Security sources have told the BBC that none of the suspects has been under surveillance or the subject of an anti-terrorism operation before. | Security sources have told the BBC that none of the suspects has been under surveillance or the subject of an anti-terrorism operation before. |
| ARRESTS TIMELINE 30 June Two men arrested at Glasgow airport after burning car driven into doors of main terminal30 June A 26-year-old-man, Dr Mohammed Asha, and a 27-year-old woman arrested on the M6 near Sandbach, Cheshire30 June/1 July A 26-year-old man arrested near Liverpool's Lime Street station1 July A 28-year-old man and a 25-year-old man arrested in Paisley2 July A 27-year-old male doctor is detained in Australia, and a second doctor is questioned3 July Second doctor questioned in Australia is released without charge Police response to attacks Timeline: Failed bomb attacks Send us your comments | ARRESTS TIMELINE 30 June Two men arrested at Glasgow airport after burning car driven into doors of main terminal30 June A 26-year-old-man, Dr Mohammed Asha, and a 27-year-old woman arrested on the M6 near Sandbach, Cheshire30 June/1 July A 26-year-old man arrested near Liverpool's Lime Street station1 July A 28-year-old man and a 25-year-old man arrested in Paisley2 July A 27-year-old male doctor is detained in Australia, and a second doctor is questioned3 July Second doctor questioned in Australia is released without charge Police response to attacks Timeline: Failed bomb attacks Send us your comments |
| But details of some of them were on an MI5 intelligence database because of their alleged links with other individuals or inquiries. | But details of some of them were on an MI5 intelligence database because of their alleged links with other individuals or inquiries. |
| On Tuesday, controlled explosions were carried out on a car at a mosque in Glasgow and on three fire extinguishers on a pavement in Hammersmith, west London. | On Tuesday, controlled explosions were carried out on a car at a mosque in Glasgow and on three fire extinguishers on a pavement in Hammersmith, west London. |
| Later, the departure lounge at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 was partially evacuated after a suspect bag sparked a security alert. | Later, the departure lounge at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 was partially evacuated after a suspect bag sparked a security alert. |
| Also on Tuesday, it emerged that seven of the eight people arrested were doctors or medical students. | Also on Tuesday, it emerged that seven of the eight people arrested were doctors or medical students. |
| All worked in NHS hospitals. | All worked in NHS hospitals. |
| Sian Thomas, deputy director of NHS Employers, said she wanted to reassure the public there were "thorough and robust checks" in place before doctors were employed by NHS trusts. | Sian Thomas, deputy director of NHS Employers, said she wanted to reassure the public there were "thorough and robust checks" in place before doctors were employed by NHS trusts. |
| Police have urged anyone with information to phone the confidential Anti-Terrorism hotline number on 0800789321. | Police have urged anyone with information to phone the confidential Anti-Terrorism hotline number on 0800789321. |
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