Texas synagogue siege: Terror cops give update after two UK men arrested

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

A man arrested yesterday in Manchester in connection with the Texas Synagogue attack remains in custody, police have confirmed.

Counter terrorism police arrested the man yesterday (January 20) morning in connection with the siege last Saturday (January 15).

Officers have this evening confirmed they have been granted an 'extension of custody' in order to question this man and another who was arrested in Birmingham.

A GMP spokesman said in an update: "Officers from Counter Terrorism Police North West are continuing with their investigation following the events in Texas, they are working closely with and are supporting US law enforcement. READ MORE: C ounter terrorism police arrest man in Manchester over Texas siege "As part of the local investigation, two men arrested yesterday in Birmingham and Manchester remain in custody and officers have been granted an extension of custody to continue to question them further. "We continue to work closely with colleagues from other forces. "Communities Defeat Terrorism, and the help and support we get from the public is a vital part of that.