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Crackdown continues after synagogue terror attack in Crumpsall

Six held as counter-terror police probe 'appalling' act outside Manchester synagogue

Counter Terrorism Policing North West has secured extended detention warrants for four people arrested in connection with the recent suspected terrorist attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall.

The four suspects, three from Prestwich and one from Farnworth, will remain in custody for up to five more days while investigations continue.

They include:

  • A 30-year-old man, arrested in Prestwich
  • A 61-year-old woman, arrested in Prestwich
  • A 32-year-old man, arrested in Prestwich
  • A 46-year-old woman, arrested in Farnworth

Two other individuals arrested in Farnworth, an 18-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man, also remain in custody for questioning.

All six are being held on suspicion of the commission, preparation, and instigation of acts of terrorism.

Greater Manchester Police said significant resources have been deployed from across the national counter terrorism network to support the investigation, which is being led by the North West regional team.

A spokesperson said the priority remains to establish the full picture of what happened and whether others were involved.

No further details of the attack, including potential motives, have yet been confirmed publicly. Police have reiterated that the investigation is ongoing and that public safety remains a key focus.

The incident, which took place outside the Crumpsall synagogue, has already prompted a heightened security presence at religious sites across Greater Manchester.

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