Two charged with preparing acts of terrorism targeting Greater Manchester's Jewish community ahead of Yom Kippur
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Two Iranian nationals, 35-year-old Rahman Salehi and 36-year-old Salam Ahmadyan, have been charged with preparing acts of terrorism targeting the Jewish community in Greater Manchester. The arrests occurred on September 20, coinciding with the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. The defendants are scheduled to appear in court to face these charges.
The case has drawn attention due to the timing of the alleged plot in relation to a significant religious observance. Authorities have moved forward with formal charges as the legal process begins regarding the alleged threat against the local Jewish population.
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Manchester Evening News (Manchester, UK)Highlights the defendants' arrival in the UK via small boat.
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