Manchester attack soldiers on streets as uk threat level highest in 10 years

You're referring to the recent events in Manchester, UK. On May 22, 2017, a suicide bombing occurred at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, where American pop star Ariana Grande was performing. The attack killed 22 people, including children, and injured over 500 others.

In response to the attack, the UK's threat level was raised to its highest level, "Critical," which means that a terrorist attack is considered imminent. This is the first time the threat level has been raised to Critical since 2007.

As a result, the UK government deployed soldiers to the streets of Manchester and other major cities across the country to provide additional security and support to the police and other emergency services. The soldiers were deployed to help maintain public order and provide a visible presence on the streets.

The deployment of soldiers was a precautionary measure to ensure public safety and to provide reassurance to the public. The soldiers were not deployed to engage in combat or to take on a military role, but rather to provide a visible and reassuring presence on the streets.

The UK's threat level was later lowered to "Severe" on May 25, 2017, after the investigation into the attack revealed that the perpetrator, Salman Abedi, acted alone and that there was no evidence of a wider plot.

The Manchester attack was a tragic and devastating event that shocked the world. It highlighted the ongoing threat of terrorism and the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between governments, law enforcement agencies, and the public to prevent and respond to such attacks.