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British Police Decry Apparent U.S. Leaks Of Manchester Attack Evidence

Information and photos related to the Manchester investigation have been published in the U.S. press. British Prime Minister Theresa May says she'll raise the issue with President Trump.
Police seal off Lindy Road in Manchester, England, as the investigation into Monday night's attack continues on Thursday. Greater Manchester Police are treating the explosion at an Ariana Grande concert as a terrorist attack and have confirmed at least 22 fatalities. / Christopher Furlong / Getty Images

Police in Manchester, England, have reportedly decided to stop sharing some intelligence with the U.S. after details from their ongoing terrorism investigation were apparently leaked to the American press.

President Trump and the acting U.S. ambassador to the U.K have both pledged that the source of the leaks will be identified — and, "if appropriate ... prosecuted to the fullest extent

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