Man Charged with Axe Attack at Mosque During Ramadan

0:00It's February 27th, and this episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable, online privacy. Links in the episode description, and now, here's what's happening across the UK. A 55-year-old man named Darren Conner has been charged after entering Manchester Central Mosque with an axe during Ramadan prayers. Greater Manchester police say he faces counts of possessing an offensive weapon and class B drugs following the Tuesday incident. A second man in his 20s was arrested in connection, but faces no further action. Conner, described as white-british, is set to appear at Manchester and Salford magistrates court soon. Security volunteers spotted him carrying a suspicious bag with the axe handle visible and challenged him right away, while hundreds of worshipers prayed inside. Prime Minister Sir Keer Starmer voiced concern over the event, especially during this time of peace for Muslim communities. Greater Terror officers looked into it, but found no wider threat to the public, and police

1:01aren't seeking anyone else. They stepped up patrols around the area to reassure locals. Authorities are staying vigilant through Ramadan, and encourage reporting any worries via their non-emergency line or anonymously through. Crime stoppers keeping communities safe moving forward.