US officials leak more Manchester details hours after UK rebuke | UK news | The Guardian
'The home secretary reflected the frustration and dismay of the UK security services in a series of interviews on Wednesday morning. '
'Engel also reported that US intelligence officials said Abedi had a bank card in his pocket showing his name, and his identity had been confirmed by facial recognition. '
'After the leaks, it could be tempting for UK police and intelligence services to stop sharing sensitive information. '
'Asked about the French leak, Rudd said: “We need to let the operation continue and for the intelligence services and the police to make what investigations they can. '
'US officials disclosed fresh details of the investigation into the Manchester bombing to journalists within hours of Amber Rudd warning them to stop the leaking. '
[–] wahala 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
"The leak of the British information, as well as demonstrating a lack of respect for a US ally at an emotional time, will have hindered the investigation, where it is essential to control the release of details."
Lack of respect?! Respect has no place in a mass murder investigation.
[–] samwisekoi 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Huh. How, exactly, is the UK government going to stop US reporters from publishing true facts? We have a Bill of Rights here, not an Official Secrets Act.
The why is certainly clear. We wouldn't want to alarm people with the accurate knowledge that:
Can't have the sheeple knowing those facts, eh?