Bomb probe leaks rupture U.S.-British intel alliance

Angry police officials in Manchester, England, announced today they would no longer be sharing information about Monday’s bombing with U.S. intelligence officials. Police blame the United States for leaking details of the investigation to the media. The last straw came today when the New York Times published photos of bomb fragments, although it’s not clear the newspaper got them from U.S. sources. The images suggest suspected bomber Salman Abedi had help creating the sophisticated device. President Donald Trump vowed his administration would get to the bottom of its leak problem, ordering a review and suggesting leakers could face prosecution. British police have now arrested eight people in connection to the bombing investigation and have raided houses across Manchester. Chief Constable Ian Hopkins declined to elaborate on the items discovered so far but described the arrests as “significant.” British Prime Minister Theresa May urged the public to remain vigilant. On Wednesday she raised the national threat level to critical, it’s highest category, saying intelligence suggested another attack could be imminent.

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