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Manchester terrorism arrests: Two men charged under Terrorism Act

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 4:08 PM UTC · How we work

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Metropolitan Police arrested two men on suspicion of terrorism in Manchester.
The arrests occurred at about 14:45 on Newton Street on Sunday 20 September 2026.
Both suspects were charged under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Counter Terrorism Policing London led the operation with Counter Terrorism Policing North West and Greater Manchester Police.
Police say no wider threat is evident while the two men remain in custody.

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Metropolitan Police arrested two men on suspicion of terrorism in Manchester.
The arrests occurred at about 14:45 on Newton Street on Sunday 20 September 2026.
Both suspects were charged under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Counter Terrorism Policing London led the operation with Counter Terrorism Policing North West and Greater Manchester Police.
Police say no wider threat is evident while the two men remain in custody.