UK MI5 chief warns next major shock could be planned in unexpected locations

MI5 chief says agencies must look beyond past threats, warning a future large‑scale attack could be plotted in places not currently monitored.

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Speaking in London on Sept. 11, the head of Britain’s domestic security service warned that intelligence agencies should not linger on previous threats but must accept the possibility of a new strategic shock being planned where they are not looking.

The comment signals a shift toward broader vigilance, suggesting that future large‑scale attacks could emerge from unexpected quarters, though no specific details were provided.

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