A second arrest has been made in the Manchester Central Mosque weapons incident, bringing a major police update. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night during Ramadan, involved two men acting suspiciously while carrying bags believed to contain weapons. The first suspect, a man in his 50s, was arrested at the scene, and a second suspect, a man in his 20s, was arrested earlier this morning on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a section 18 assault. The police have stated that there is no intelligence to suggest that this incident poses a wider threat to the community, and they are not looking for any further suspects. However, the incident has left Muslims fearing for their safety, and the mosque has implemented tougher security measures to safeguard worshippers and visitors. Assistant Chief Constable John Webster has assured the public that the police are taking the incident seriously and are committed to acting on any concerns reported to them. The public is encouraged to contact the police on 101 or via the LiveChat function on the GMP website, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
