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The Manchester Jewish-sites terror-plot case

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DevelopingNext check Oct 23: The defendants' next listed Old Bailey appearance, including any pleas, case-management decisions or further evidence disclosed in open court.

Where it stands

Two Iranian men accused of preparing a terrorist attack on Manchester's Jewish community have been remanded in custody. They are alleged to have surveilled sites including Heaton Park Synagogue and Manchester Jewish Museum and discussed obtaining components for a homemade chlorine bomb. Neither has been found guilty, and their next appearance is at the Old Bailey on October 23, 2026.

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  1. Update 1Two men held over alleged Manchester Jewish-community bomb plot

The story so far

  1. Update 1

    Two men held over alleged Manchester Jewish-community bomb plot

    Prosecutors allege reconnaissance of a synagogue and museum and discussions about chlorine-bomb components. No attack is reported; the next hearing is listed for October 23.

    What moved

    • Both appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court and were remanded in custody without entering pleas.

History

  1. Opened1 report

Who's involved

People

  • Nina TempiaBritish judge1 report

Organizations

  • Counter Terrorism PolicingUK national anti-terrorism collaboration1 report
  • Crown Prosecution ServiceUnited Kingdom government non-ministerial department1 report
  • Metropolitan Policeterritorial police force in Greater London1 report

Places

  • Heaton Park Shul84 Middleton Rd, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 4JX, UK1 report
  • ManchesterManchester, UK1 report
  • Manchester Jewish Museum190 Cheetham Hill Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8LW, UK1 report
  • Old BaileyOld Bailey, London, UK1 report
  • Westminster Magistrates’ Court181 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5BR, UK1 report

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