Man arrested in connection to synagogue attack held in custody

The 31-year-old, who was arrested at Manchester Airport on November 27, is suspected of being involved in the attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue.

He was detained on suspicion of commission, preparation, and instigation of acts of terrorism.

The warrant means he can now be held in custody for up to seven days from his arrest or until Thursday, December 4.

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The attack, which took place on the morning of October 2, saw Jihad Al-Shami target the synagogue in North Manchester.

The incident resulted in the deaths of two men, Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz, and left three others seriously injured.

Al-Shami was also killed during the attack.

Two of the injured men have since been released from hospital.

This latest development brings the total number of people arrested in connection with the investigation to seven.