Armed Drama at Manchester Mosque Sparks Police Hunt
Police rushed to Manchester Central Mosque last night after two men were spotted acting suspiciously with a weapon. The tense incident unfolded at around 8.40pm on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, inside the mosque on Upper Park Road.
Rapid Arrest as Mosque Worshippers Shocked
Officers quickly swooped and arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of carrying an offensive weapon and possessing a class B drug. He remains in custody while police hunt the second suspect, who is still at large.
Ramadan Peace Unshaken – Police Reassure Community
“Yesterday evening officers attended a local mosque after reports two men were acting suspiciously and carrying an offensive weapon while people were worshipping during Ramadan.
“We swiftly arrested one individual and are working to locate the other. No threats were made, and thankfully, no one was harmed. Anyone committing such offences will face the full force of the law.” – Superintendent Simon Nasim, City of Manchester Central district
Police Call for Witnesses to Help Track Down Suspect
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, use the LiveChat on their website, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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