Man arrested for entering Manchester mosque allegedly carrying weapon

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Hannah Al-Othman and Maya YangFebruary 25, 2026 at 11:11 AM

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A man in his 40s was arrested at Manchester Central Mosque on Tuesday evening after allegedly entering the mosque with an offensive weapon. Police were called to the scene on Upper Park Road at approximately 8:40 pm following reports of two men acting suspiciously. Witnesses say the man was carrying an axe and was restrained by worshippers before police arrived. The mosque, which was holding Ramadan prayers with approximately 5,000 people, was evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The arrested man is being questioned on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and class B drugs. Police are searching for the second man involved in the incident and have increased patrols in the area. The mosque stated that the Muslim community has experienced a rise in threats and hostility in recent years.

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