Military support scaled back after Manchester attack

Military support has been in place across the last week since the attack Credit: PA

Military personnel are being gradually stood down as the huge security operation launched after the Manchester bombing is scaled back.

Hundreds of troops were called in to support the police effort amid fears further attacks could be imminent.

The plan, Operation Temperer, was activated after the official threat level was raised to critical, the highest level, for the first time in almost a decade.

Over the weekend the assessment was changed back to severe, the second most serious rating.

This indicates an attack is considered "highly likely".

Under Temperer, the pool of police firearms officers available to be deployed nationwide was boosted by more than 1,000 after military personnel were posted to guard key sites.

The measure was kept in place over the Bank Holiday weekend as hundreds of events were held around the country.

On Tuesday Scotland Yard said the reduction of military support will continue over the next three days.

Extra police resources implemented over the extended weekend have also been stood down.

Armed police have been on patrol across the region Credit: PA

You can report any suspicious activity to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321 or in an emergency the public should always call 999.