Second Man Arrested in Mosque Weapons Incident

0:00On February 26th, this episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. Here's the latest in UK news. Police have arrested a second man in his 20s over the weapons incident at Manchester Central Mosque. He was picked up early Thursday morning on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a serious assault and is now in custody for questioning. This comes after two men walked into the Mosque on Upper Park Road Tuesday night, February 24th. Carrying bags during busy Ramadan prayers. The first suspect, a man in his 50s, was nabbed right at the scene. Officers recovered items like an axe, a hammer, and a knife from one of the bags. Police have ruled out any terror links so far, and they say no one else is being sought in connection with the event. Meanwhile, the Mosque community is on edge, with leaders describing widespread fear among worshippers. In response, they've rolled out stricter security measures immediately to protect everyone attending. Detectives have been granted extra time to interview the older suspect, and investigations are moving quickly, alongside counterterrorism teams.

1:07Police patrols have ramped up around local mosques, with officers working 12 hour shifts through Ramadan for added reassurance. Authorities emphasize there's no sign of a broader threat, and they're urging anyone with concerns to come forward via their lines or anonymously. Through crime stoppers, as they wrap up this probe, through crime stoppers as they wrap up this probe.