Counter-terrorism police say a long-running investigation has disrupted an alleged imminent plot to attack Jewish communities in the Manchester area, after two men were arrested on Sunday.
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Key facts
- Police believe they stopped an imminent plot to attack Jewish communities in the Manchester area.
- The announcement was made on Tuesday, according to the Guardian.
- Two men were arrested on Sunday at 2.45pm in Manchester.
- The arrests came on the eve of Yom Kippur, during the Jewish holy month.
- Police described the case as a 'long-running investigation'.
Counter-terrorism police believe they have stopped an imminent plot to attack Jewish communities in the Manchester area, according to the Guardian. The announcement was made on Tuesday.
The development follows the arrest of two men on Sunday at 2.45pm in Manchester. Police said the disruption came out of what they described as a ‘long-running investigation.’
The arrests came on the eve of Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar, and during the Jewish holy month, the Guardian reported.
Police characterised the alleged plot as ‘imminent,’ indicating officers believed an attack was close to being carried out at the time of the arrests. No further details about the two men or the nature of the alleged plot were provided in the source material.
The timing of the announcement, during a significant period in the Jewish religious calendar, underscores the sensitivity around the reported threat to Manchester’s Jewish community.
Why it matters
An alleged imminent attack on a religious community raises serious concerns about the safety of Jewish communities in the UK, particularly during a significant holy period. The case highlights the ongoing role of counter-terrorism policing in disrupting plots before they can be carried out.
Frequently asked questions
When were the two men arrested?
According to the Guardian, the two men were arrested on Sunday at 2.45pm in Manchester.
What did police say about the alleged plot?
Counter-terrorism police said a long-running investigation had disrupted what they believe was an imminent plot to attack Jewish communities in the Manchester area.
Why is the timing significant?
The arrests came on the eve of Yom Kippur and during the Jewish holy month, a significant period in the Jewish religious calendar.
Timeline
- Police believe they have foiled ‘imminent’ attack on Manchester’s Jewish community
The Guardian World: Counter-terrorism police say ‘long-running investigation’ disrupted alleged plot days after two men arrested on eve of the holy day Yom Kippur Police believe they have stopped an imminent plot to attack Jewish communities in the Manchester area. The announcement on Tuesday follow