Police believe they have foiled ‘imminent’ attack on Manchester’s Jewish community
Summary
Police in Manchester have stopped a planned attack targeting the Jewish community during their holy month. Two men were arrested after a months-long investigation, and police believe there is no current threat to the public.Key Facts
- Police arrested two men in Manchester suspected of planning an attack on the Jewish community.
- The arrests happened just before the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur began.
- Investigation lasted several months and was led by UK Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP).
- The men are being questioned in London under the Terrorism Act.
- The police have completed searches in Liverpool and Salford related to the suspects.
- Officials have not confirmed the suspects' motives but are considering Islamist extremism among possibilities.
- The UK’s terrorism threat level is at the second highest level, called "severe."
- The Community Security Trust urged the Jewish community to stay calm but alert and report anything suspicious.
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