Two men in their 30s have been arrested over an alleged terrorist plot targeting the Jewish community in the Manchester area. Counter-terrorism officers detained the suspects in central Manchester, following what police described as a lengthy investigation. Searches were subsequently conducted at addresses in Salford and Liverpool. The arrests came during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, heightening concerns among Jewish communities. Police have increased protective security around Jewish locations while stressing that the investigation remains ongoing. Manchester mayor Bev Craig pledged to challenge antisemitism and hatred, while Jewish representatives called for greater efforts to address extremism before it motivates violence. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood said policing alone was insufficient, and antisemitism must be confronted at its source. The investigation comes nearly a year after two Jewish worshippers died during a terrorist attack at Manchester’s Heaton Park synagogue, and follows other recent antisemitic incidents. Community leaders are encouraging vigilance while urging people to remain calm as police continue their enquiries. See