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Men charged over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community

Men charged over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community

Also reported by Guardian World

Summary

Two Iranian men have been charged with planning a terror attack on the Jewish community in Manchester around the time of Yom Kippur. They were arrested in the city’s Northern Quarter and will appear in court soon.

Key Facts

  • Rahman Salehi (35) and Salam Ahmadyan (36) are the men charged.
  • They face terror-related charges for an alleged plot before or on 20 September.
  • The arrests happened while many British Jews were attending synagogues in Manchester.
  • The suspects arrived in the UK by small boat several years ago.
  • The Home Secretary described the charges as distressing to the Jewish community.
  • The men will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday.
  • The case is being handled by Counter Terrorism Policing.
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