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'Brussels-Style Terror Cells Operating In England'
Daesh has Brussels-style terror cells operating in England, according to the director of US National Intelligence.
Speaking at a briefing with journalists, James Clapper said the militant group had taken advantage of the migrant crisis in Europe and raised concerns about the “fundamental conflict” between national security and the freedom of movement across the European Union.
When asked if cells like those in Brussels existed in England, Germany and Italy, Mr Clapper said: "Yes, they do. That is a concern of obviously ours and our European allies."
"We continue to see evidence of plotting on the part of Isil in the countries you name."
"They have taken advantage to some extent of the migrant crisis in Europe, something which the nations have a growing awareness of."
He said the US is “doing all we can” to share information with foreign counterparts.
It comes as Belgian-born Salah Abdeslam, who is accused of involvement in the November Paris attacks which killed 130 people, was extradited from the country to France.
Image: Salah Abdeslam
He will face judges in Paris later today,
In March, three coordinated suicide bombings took place in Belgium, killing 32 people and three suicide bombers.
Over 300 people were injured in the deadliest act of terrorism in the country’s history.
Cover image: Still from CCTV footage of Brussels attacks showing Najim Laachraoui (left), Ibrahim El Bakraoui (centre), and Mohamed Abrini (right)
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