Man arrested for entering Manchester mosque allegedly carrying weapon

Witness claims suspect entered mosque during Ramadan evening prayers armed with axe

Police in Manchester have arrested a suspect after he allegedly entered Manchester Central Mosque “acting suspiciously” and carrying an offensive weapon

A witness said the suspect, whom he described to be in his late 40s, entered the mosque on Tuesday evening armed with an axe. Four people quickly restrained the suspect and hit him with a fire extinguisher, he said.