LONDON : British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday it was not helpful for anyone to speculate on investigations after U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted that the culprits behind a train bombing had been "in the sights" of the police.
Soon after 22 people were injured in the attack on a busy underground train in west London, Trump tweeted: "Another attack in London by a loser terrorist. These are sick and demented people who were in the sights of Scotland Yard. Must be proactive!"
His comments appeared to point the finger at British police. Asked whether Trump knew something Britain did not, May said: "I never think it's helpful for anybody to speculate on what is an ongoing investigation".
Britain and the United States have long boasted of their "special relationship", close ties that were strained earlier this year when the U.S. leaked information on an investigation into a bomber who killed 22 at a Manchester pop concert.
The official said that at this point, U.S. agencies had no information to back up any suggestion by Trump that Britain had advance warning or specific intelligence on the attack.
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Soon after 22 people were injured in the attack on a busy underground train in west London, Trump tweeted: "Another attack in London by a loser terrorist. These are sick and demented people who were in the sights of Scotland Yard. Must be proactive!"
His comments appeared to point the finger at British police. Asked whether Trump knew something Britain did not, May said: "I never think it's helpful for anybody to speculate on what is an ongoing investigation".
Britain and the United States have long boasted of their "special relationship", close ties that were strained earlier this year when the U.S. leaked information on an investigation into a bomber who killed 22 at a Manchester pop concert.
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The official said that at this point, U.S. agencies had no information to back up any suggestion by Trump that Britain had advance warning or specific intelligence on the attack.
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