Two Iranian men charged over terror plot targeting Manchester Jews

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 20:49 · Archive

Two Iranian nationals have been charged with preparing terrorist acts against the Jewish community in Manchester.

Two Iranian nationals have been charged with preparation of terrorist acts following an investigation into an alleged plot targeting the Jewish community in the Manchester area. Salam Ahmadyan, 36, from Liverpool and Rahman Salehi, 34, of Salford were arrested in Manchester on Sunday. Both face charges under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.

According to GB News, the two men were in contact with an overseas third party who may be based in Iran in relation to the plot. The Daily Mail reports the alleged plot was timed ahead of Yom Kippur. Counter Terrorism Policing led the investigation that resulted in the arrests and charges.

Both men are scheduled to appear at Westminster.

How it is being reported

• Two Iranian men charged over alleged terror plot targeting Manchester Jewish communityDaily Express · 2 Oct, 20:58
• Two Iranian men charged over alleged terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish communityGuardian World · 2 Oct, 20:46
• Two Iranian nationals are charged over suspected terror plot targeting the Jewish community in ManchesterDaily Mail · 2 Oct, 20:45
• Two Iranians charged with suspected terror plot against British JewsGB News · 2 Oct, 20:40
• Two Iranian men charged over suspected terror plot targeting Jewish people in Manchester ahead of Yom KippurSky News · 2 Oct, 15:36

In this story: Salam Ahmadyan · Rahman Salehi · Manchester · Liverpool · Salford · Iran · Counter Terrorism Policing

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