Police issue major update on 2 men and 2 women arrested after Manchester terror attack

Counter-terror police have been given more time to question four people in connection with the deadly terror attack on a synagogue on Thursday which left two dead. Three men remain in hospital after the car and knife attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester.

Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, who was on bail for an alleged rape, was shot dead by police as he targeted the place of worship on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Adrian Daulby, 53, is believed to have been shot dead by police while attempting to prevent Al-Shamie entering the synagogue during the attack.

He was killed with Melvin Cravitz, 66, from Crumpsall, a worshipper who helped prevent the attacker from entering the premises. The police operation is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW). They were granted the warrants on Saturday, meaning they can detain four of the suspects for a further five days.

The warrants are in relation to two men, aged 30 and 32, and a woman, 61, all arrested in Prestwich, and a 46-year-old woman arrested in Farnworth.

Also under arrest are an 18-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man who were arrested in Farnworth and remain in custody for questioning.

A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) statement said: "Our investigation into the appalling terrorist incident that took place outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue is continuing at pace.

"The investigation is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing North West supported by resources from across the national Counter Terrorism Policing (CPT) network and Greater Manchester Police.

"Significant resources from across CTP have been mobilised in order to establish the full picture into what has happened.

"We have been granted warrants of further detention for four individuals currently in custody. This means they can remain in custody for up to a further five days.

"Everyone in custody has been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.

"Inquiries are ongoing."