Man arriving on flight into UK arrested over Manchester synagogue terror attack
A man has been arrested in connection with the attack on the Heaton Park synagogue after arriving by plane at Manchester airport, police said.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said the 31-year-old man was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of committing, preparing and inciting acts of terrorism.
He is the seventh person to be arrested in connection with the terrorist attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Community Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, on 2 October.
Worshipers Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby were killed when Syrian-born British citizen Jihad Al-Shamie drove his Kia Picanto into the door of the synagogue and then attacked them with a knife while wearing a fake suicide belt.
Al-Shamie, 35, was shot dead by armed police.
Three other people who were seriously injured after the attack were treated in hospital.
Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts, who has operational responsibility for North West Counter Terrorism Policing, said: “At noon today, officers from North West Counter Terrorism Police arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the horrific terror attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Community Synagogue.
“The man was arrested at Manchester airport after arriving on an incoming flight and detained for questioning.
“The loved ones of Mr. Daulby and Mr. Cravitz, as well as those seriously injured in the attack, were made aware of this development.
“Our investigation is ongoing and I would once again appeal to anyone with information they think could assist our investigations to come forward.
“We are also trying to identify and speak to anyone who was present at the time of the incident or in the immediate aftermath so we can ensure witnesses have access to any social support options available to them.”
A 30-year-old man arrested on October 9 on suspicion of failing to disclose information contrary to S38B of the Terrorism Act 2000 has been released on bail, police said.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact police via the Major Incident Public Portal or by calling 0161 856 3946.
