Man Arrested with Weapons at Manchester Mosque

0:00Here's more news from across the UK for February 27th brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy, links in the episode description. A 55-year-old man from Stockport faces charges after allegedly walking into Manchester Central Mosque with an axe, a hammer, a Stanley knife, zip ties, and a balaclava. This happened Tuesday evening during Ramadan prayers when a large crowd was gathered inside the Victoria Park location. In court, Darren Conner pleaded not guilty to possessing offensive weapons in public without a good reason, prompting the judge to send the case. Straight to Crown Court due to its seriousness. Conner did admit to having cannabis that same night, and with no bail request from his lawyer, he remains in custody until his next hearing on April 3rd. Police also arrested a second man linked to the event, but they've since dropped all action against him, as the mosque community stays on alert for. The upcoming trial. The upcoming trial.