Men in court over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community
Summary
Two Iranian men have been charged with terror offences for allegedly planning to attack the Jewish community in Manchester using a homemade bomb. They were arrested after gathering materials and scouting targets, including the Heaton Park synagogue, which was previously attacked last year.Key Facts
- Rahman Salehi (34) from Salford and Salam Ahmadyan (36) from Liverpool face terrorism charges.
- They are accused of preparing or helping to prepare an act of terrorism by 20 September 2026.
- The men allegedly studied and visited sites like the Heaton Park synagogue and the Jewish Museum in Manchester.
- Heaton Park synagogue was attacked last year during Yom Kippur, killing two British Jews.
- The suspects supposedly planned to make a chlorine bomb and gathered chemicals and other materials.
- Both men arrived in the UK years ago by small boat.
- Authorities believe an Iranian individual directed the alleged plot.
- The men remain in custody and are due to appear at the Old Bailey in London on 23 October.
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