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Police in Manchester disrupted what they believe was a terrorist plot targeting the city's Jewish community after arresting two men in their 30s on Sunday. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans of the Metropolitan Police confirmed that the arrests were made under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act and that searches have been conducted at properties in Liverpool and Salford. The timing is particularly sensitive as it coincides with Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days in Judaism. Evans assured the public and Jewish community that authorities are taking extensive measures to ensure safety during this period.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-22,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Two men, both in their 30s, were arrested by Metropolitan Police counter-terror officers in Manchester's Northern Quarter on Sunday, September 25, just before Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. The arrests followed raids at an address and a nearby hostel. Authorities believe these men were planning a terrorist attack targeting the city’s Jewish community. This comes one year after a deadly terror attack at Heaton Park Synagogue during Yom Kippur, where two people died. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans confirmed that this was a long-running investigation aimed at disrupting what police consider to be an imminent threat against Manchester's Jewish community. The suspects remain in custody and have been granted additional detention until October 4 for further questioning.
Written for “Terrorist Plot Against Jewish Communi…” on 2026-10-05,
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A "suspected terrorist plot" to target the Jewish community in Manchester is believed to have been foiled after two men were arrested in the city on Sunday, police have said.
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The men, both in their 30s, were detained on suspicion of offences under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, according to the Metropolitan Police, which is leading the investigation.
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Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans said police were aware the news would cause "further concern" to the Jewish community "especially given the significant High Holy day period".
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Yom Kippur - considered to be the holiest day in the Jewish calendar - was marked this year from Sunday evening to Monday evening.
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The two suspects remain in police custody after being taken to a London police station for questioning, police said.
"This has been a long-running proactive investigation which has led to the disruption of what we believe to be a plot to target the Jewish community in the Manchester area," said Evans.
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"Counter-terrorism policing (CTP) continue to focus our efforts on identifying and disrupting those who wish to cause harm in our communities."
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The two suspects were arrested on Newton Street in the Northern Quarter area of Manchester at 14:45 BST.
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Detectives have obtained warrants of further detention for both men, meaning they can remain in police custody until 27 September.
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Police confirmed searches at properties on Epworth Street in Liverpool and Lancaster Road in Salford had now been completed.
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Evans, who is the senior national co-ordinator for CTP, said: "We are acutely aware this news will cause further concern to the Jewish community, as well as the wider public, especially given the significant High Holy day period.
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I want to reassure them we are working incredibly closely with colleagues in Greater Manchester Police and partners to ensure we're doing everything we can to keep them and the wider public safe.
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And more broadly across the country, CTP is working with local police forces to provide protective security support and advice for areas with Jewish communities, and particularly during the High Holy Day period."
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