Sir Keir Starmer has expressed concern after a “serious incident” at a mosque in Manchester.
A man was arrested after allegedly entering a mosque during Ramadan prayers carrying several weapons, including an axe.
The suspect, a white man in his 40s, was with another man, a black male, who entered Manchester Central Mosque in the Victoria Park area of south Manchester, at around 8.40pm on Tuesday.
The first suspect was subsequently arrested by police on suspicion of carrying an offensive weapon and possession of class B drugs.
He remains in custody for questioning.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say they are not treating the incident as terror-related.
In a statement, the mosque said a “serious security incident” had taken place during prayers.
Posting on X today, Sir Keir wrote: “I am concerned to hear of the incident at Manchester Central Mosque last night. I know this will be worrying for Muslim communities, especially during Ramadan, a time of peace and reflection.”
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