Two Iranian nationals face terror charges for an alleged plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community, coinciding with a synagogue attack anniversary.
Rahman Salehi, 35, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, face terror charges for allegedly plotting to target the Jewish community in Manchester on the eve of Yom Kippur.
Rahman Salehi, 35, of Salford, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, of Liverpool, were charged with preparing acts of terrorism or assisting others in doing so, with the alleged plot focusing on the eve of Yom Kippur.
One of the individuals entered the country in 2020, while the other arrived in 2023; one had been granted asylum, and the other was in the process of claiming it.
Investigators also allege a possible connection between the two men and another individual who may be located in Iran.
Both police and politicians have committed to providing increased protection for the Jewish community, as the two men charged are scheduled to appear in a London court tomorrow.
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