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British police arrest two men over alleged Manchester plot targeting Jewish community
Counter-terrorism officers arrested two suspects following a long-running operation ahead of Yom Kippur.
The short version
- Counter-terrorism police arrested two men in their 30s in Manchester under suspicion of terrorism offenses.[BBC News · The Guardian]
- Police stated that the operation disrupted a suspected imminent plot aimed at the local Jewish community.[BBC News · The Guardian]
- Authorities reported there is no ongoing threat to the public, and officers have been granted additional time to hold the suspects until September 27.[BBC News · The Guardian]
Key facts
- Two men in their 30s were arrested on Sunday afternoon in Manchester under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.[BBC News · The Guardian]
- Warrants were issued allowing investigators to hold both suspects in custody until September 27.[BBC News · The Guardian]
- Police completed searches associated with the investigation at residential properties in Liverpool and Salford.[BBC News · The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- The precise motive of the suspects remains unconfirmed, though investigators are examining Islamist extremism while considering a far-right motive unlikely.[The Guardian]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community disrupted, say policeBBC News - Top Stories
- Police believe they have foiled ‘imminent’ attack on Manchester’s Jewish communityThe Guardian - World