Manchester attack: UK resumes US intelligence sharing after leak row

British police have resumed intelligence-sharing ties with US law enforcement after they were temporarily stopped in a row over leaks about the Manchester bombing investigation.

UK security services were said to be furious as their American counterparts apparently released sensitive information, including pictures of the arena crime scene, to the US media.

The New York Times published pictures which appeared to show parts of the bomb as well as torn fabric from the attacker's rucksack.

The bomber's name, Salman Abedi, was also leaked to the US media despite UK police not wanting it to be released.

British officers said the leaks had caused "distress and upset" to the victims' families.

Prime Minister Theresa May had warned the "special relationship" could be harmed by the repeated leaking of confidential details and raised her concerns with Donald Trump at a NATO summit in Brussels.

Her spokesman said: "She expressed the view that the intelligence-sharing relationship we have with the US is hugely important and valuable, but that the information that we share should be kept secure."

The US President said intelligence leaks related to the Manchester attack in the US were "deeply troubling" and he promised to bring anyone caught leaking intelligence details to justice.

Now, the UK's top anti-terrorism officer, Mark Rowley, confirmed police had "received fresh assurances" from their foreign counterparts and were now "working closely" with them.

Mr Trump had said: "These leaks have been going on for a long time and my administration will get to the bottom of this. The leaks of sensitive information pose a grave threat to our national security.

"I am asking the Department of Justice and other relevant agencies to launch a complete review of this matter, and if appropriate, the culprit should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

"There is no relationship we cherish more than the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom."

Defending its decision to publish the pictures, the New York Times said: "The images and information presented were neither graphic nor disrespectful of victims, and consistent with the common line of reporting on weapons used in horrific crimes."