{
  "id": 9168194,
  "title": "Two men arrested for 'plotting terrorist attack' on Jews in UK",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/two-men-arrested-for-plotting-terrorist-attack-on-jews-in-uk",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T17:21:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/09/22/two-men-arrested-for-plotting-terrorist-attack-on-jews-in-uk/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two men in their thirties have been arrested in Manchester on suspicion of plotting terrorist attacks against the Jewish community in the area. The arrests follow a year since a terrorist attack at a Hebrew synagogue left two worshippers dead during the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur. The suspects, identified as Jihad Al Shamie, 35, and another man, were apprehended on Newton Street and taken to a London police station for questioning. They remain in custody. The arrests are part of a long-running investigation into a suspected plot against the Jewish community in Manchester. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, the UK's Senior National Co-ordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, stated that the arrests are part of proactive measures to address potential threats to public safety. Ms Evans assured that there is no current threat to the public but emphasized the ongoing nature of the investigation. The officer also expressed concern for the Jewish community and the wider public, particularly during the High Holy Days, and assured the public that the police are working closely with partners to ensure their safety. Both suspects have been granted further detention warrants, meaning they can be held in police custody until September 27.",
  "summary": "Two men have been arrested on suspicion of plotting terrorist attacks in the Manchester area, police have said. The pair, who are in their 30s, were detained as part of what police said has been a long-running investigation into an alleged plot against the Jewish community in Manchester. The arrests come a year after two worshippers attending services for the holy day of Yom Kippur were killed in…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Two men arrested for 'plotting terrorist attack' on Jews in UK",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/two-men-arrested-for-plotting-terrorist-attack-on-jews-in-uk-9170711",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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