Overview
- Two men in their 30s were arrested in Newton Street, Manchester on Sunday, 20 September as part of a long-running Counter Terrorism Policing London investigation.
- Both suspects were arrested on suspicion of offences under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, which allows police to detain people suspected of terrorism-related crimes.
- The men were taken to a London police station and, on Tuesday, 22 September, officers obtained warrants to hold them in custody until Sunday, 27 September.
- Searches at addresses in Liverpool’s Epworth Street and Lancaster Road in Salford have been completed and the probe is being supported by CTP North West, Greater Manchester Police and Merseyside Police.
- Authorities and community groups said the disruption will reassure the Jewish community during the High Holy Days, but warned people to stay alert and to report concerns via gov.uk/ACT, 0800 789 321, or 999 in an emergency.