Two men arrested in Manchester, England, over suspected plot to attack Jewish community

On Sunday, September 20, 2026, British police arrested two men in Manchester, England, on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community. The men, both in their 30s, were detained under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and are being held in a London police station. The arrests came during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Police stated they believe the plot was disrupted and that there is no ongoing threat to the public. Searches were conducted at addresses in Liverpool and Salford.