Two Iranian men have been charged in connection with an alleged terror plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community, following arrests made on 20 September, the eve of Yom Kippur, according to the Guardian.
Key facts
- Two Iranian men have been charged in relation to an alleged terror plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community.
- The men are named as Rahman Salehi, 35, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36.
- They have been charged with preparing to commit an act of terrorism or assisting another to commit an act of terrorism.
- The men were arrested on 20 September, on the eve of Yom Kippur.
- Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Two Iranian men have been charged in relation to an alleged terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community, according to the Guardian.
The men have been named as Rahman Salehi, 35, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36. Both have been charged with preparing to commit an act of terrorism or assisting another to commit an act of terrorism.
The pair were arrested on 20 September, on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, the Guardian reported.
The charges relate to an alleged plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community. No further details of the specific allegations have been provided in the source reporting.
Why it matters
The charges concern an alleged terror plot aimed at a specific religious community. Further details, including the evidence underpinning the allegations and the men's responses to the charges, have not yet been reported in the available source.
Frequently asked questions
Who has been charged in relation to the alleged Manchester terror plot?
Two Iranian men, Rahman Salehi, 35, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, have been charged, according to the Guardian.
What charges do the men face?
Both have been charged with preparing to commit an act of terrorism or assisting another to commit an act of terrorism.
When were the men arrested?
They were arrested on 20 September, on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.