British counter terrorism police continue to quiz man arrested in Manchester over Texas synagogue attack
A man who was arrested in Manchester over the Texas Synagogue siege remains in custody, police have confirmed.
Counter terrorism police arrested two men yesterday morning in connection with the attack – one in Manchester and one in Birmingham.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed this morning (Friday) that they both remain in custody.
Detectives are continuing to question them.
A statement issued by GMP yesterday said: “Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West continue to support US authorities with their investigation into the events in Texas.
“As a result of this ongoing investigation, two men have been arrested this morning in Birmingham and Manchester.
“They remain in custody for questioning.
“CTP North West officers continue to liaise with and support colleagues from other forces.
“Communities Defeat Terrorism, and the help and support we get from the public is a vital part of that.
“So we would urge everyone to remain vigilant, and if you do see anything suspicious then please report it, in confidence, to police via the anti-terrorist hotline or gov.uk/ACT. “It won’t ruin lives, but it may well save them.”
Two teenagers were arrested in south Manchester in connection with the siege on Saturday.
Both have since been released without charge.
An address in North Manchester has also been searched as part of the CTP North West investigation.
The suspect, who died at the scene, was 44-year-old Malik Faisal Akram, originally from the Blackburn area of Lancashire.
He was shot dead when the FBI entered the building following a 10-hour stand-off.
The FBI in Dallas have said there was nothing to suggest a wider terror plot.
It is understood this remains the case and the latest arrests are not as a result of concerns over a broader threat to the public.
The hostages were released unharmed while US President Joe Biden branded the incident ‘an act of terror’.
Source: Manchester Evening News
