LONDON // The British government has warned the aviation sector of a possible al Qaeda attack, the BBC said on Friday.
"There are indications that al Qaeda may be considering an attack against a UK airport or aviation sector target," the BBC reported, quoting a letter from the Department of Transport to the industry.
It aid the letter said "that the economic, political and pyschological significance of the U.K. aviation sector coupled with the large crowds present within some of its major assets would enable a successful attack to fulfil al Qaeda's objectives".
The Department of Transport declined to comment on the report.
Police said earlier the threat level in Britain remained at severe, the second highest, meaning an attack was highly likely. It was raised a year ago.
