Man arrested for allegedly carrying axe into Manchester mosque
Police in Manchester have arrested a suspect after he allegedly entered Manchester Central Mosque “acting suspiciously” and carrying an offensive weapon, reportedly an axe, during Ramadan evening prayers.
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Man arrested after 'axe carried into mosque'
Manchester Central Mosque said the "swift actions of its volunteers" had "contained the situation".
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Witness claims suspect entered mosque during Ramadan evening prayers armed with axe Police in Manchester have arrested a suspect after he allegedly entered Manchester Central Mosque “acting suspiciously” and carrying an offensive weapon A witness said the suspect, whom he described to be in his late 40s, entered the mosque on Tuesday evening armed with an axe. Four people quickly restrained the suspect and hit him with a fire extinguisher, he said. Continue reading...
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