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Police believe they have foiled ‘imminent’ attack on Manchester’s Jewish community

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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