Two Manchester teens arrested over Texas siege are released with charge

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Two teenagers detained by police over the Texas Synagogue attack have tonight been released without charge. On Sunday, counter-terror cops arrested two teenagers in South Manchester in connection with the siege at a synagogue in Texas on Saturday.

The suspect, who died at the scene, was 44-year-old Malik Faisal Akram, originally from the Blackburn area of Lancashire. READ MORE:Hostage taker shot dead in Texas siege was banned from a court over 9/11 threat Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West have said they have "been in constant contact with US authorities to support them with their investigation and continue to lead a local investigation." However the two teenagers, who were both detained in South Manchester, have since been released without charge, GMP has announced.

Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here An address in North Manchester has been searched as part of the CTP North West investigation.

Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Dominic Scally, of Counter Terrorism Policing North West, said: "CTP North West is continuing to assist with the investigation which is being led by US authorities.