Summary
Two men, Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein, were found guilty of planning a gun attack targeting the Jewish community in Greater Manchester. They believed they were working with a supporter but were communicating with an undercover officer. Police arrested them before the attack could take place and found weapons that were never out of police control.
Key Facts
- Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein planned to attack the Jewish community in Greater Manchester.
- They intended to use guns and ammunition, believing they were collaborating with another extremist.
- The third person, "Farouk," was an undercover officer who helped prevent the attack.
- Walid Saadaoui was arrested with two assault rifles, a semi-automatic pistol, and nearly 200 rounds of ammunition.
- Police said they controlled the weapons supply to ensure public safety.
- A third person, Bilel Saadaoui, was convicted for not sharing information about the planned attacks.
- The men had communicated anti-Semitic views through messages.
- The police believe the attack could have been one of the deadliest in UK history if it had not been stopped.
