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Armed Intruder Apprehended at Manchester Central Mosque During Ramadan Prayers
February 25, 2026
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A suspect was arrested after allegedly entering a Manchester mosque with an axe during evening Ramadan prayers. Witnesses restrained the individual until police arrived.
Manchester, UK - In a concerning incident, a suspect was arrested on Tuesday evening after allegedly entering Manchester Central Mosque while carrying an offensive weapon during Ramadan evening prayers.
According to a witness, the suspect, described to be in his late 40s, entered the mosque armed with an axe. Quick-thinking worshippers restrained the individual and used a fire extinguisher to subdue him until police arrived on the scene.
The Greater Manchester Police confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect was
Source: The Guardian
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