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Manchester Police Arrest Iran-Linked Plotters for Synagogue Bomb Plan

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 6:20 PM UTC · How we work

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Police arrested Ahmadyan (36) and Salehi (34) for plotting a bomb attack on Heaton Park Synagogue.
They performed reconnaissance of Heaton Park Synagogue and the Jewish Museum.
Prosecutor Mark Luckett said an Iran-based handler directed them and instructed a homemade chlorine bomb.
They were arrested on 20 September 2026, first day of Yom Kippur, in Manchester.
Judge Nina Tempia remanded them pending a 23 October hearing at Central Criminal Court.

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Police arrested Ahmadyan (36) and Salehi (34) for plotting a bomb attack on Heaton Park Synagogue.
They performed reconnaissance of Heaton Park Synagogue and the Jewish Museum.
Prosecutor Mark Luckett said an Iran-based handler directed them and instructed a homemade chlorine bomb.
They were arrested on 20 September 2026, first day of Yom Kippur, in Manchester.
Judge Nina Tempia remanded them pending a 23 October hearing at Central Criminal Court.