"He is the seventh person to be arrested in connection with the terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, on 2 October. Worshippers Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby were killed after Jihad Al-Shamie, a Syrian-born UK citizen, drove his Kia Picanto into the gates of the synagogue and then began attacking with a knife, wearing a fake suicide belt. Al-Shamie, 35, was shot dead by armed police. Three other men were treated in hospital for serious injuries following the attack."
"The man was arrested at Manchester airport after arriving on an inbound flight and has been taking into custody for questioning. The loved ones of Mr Daulby and Mr Cravitz have been updated on this development, as have those who were seriously injured in the attack. Our investigation is continuing, and I would once again appeal for anyone with information that they think could assist our enquiries to please come forward."
A 31-year-old man was arrested at Manchester airport after arriving on an inbound flight on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism. He is the seventh person arrested in connection with the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue attack in Crumpsall on 2 October. Worshippers Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby were killed after Jihad Al-Shamie drove a Kia Picanto into the synagogue gates then attacked with a knife while wearing a fake suicide belt; Al-Shamie was shot dead by armed police. Three other men suffered serious injuries and were hospitalised. Investigators have updated victims' families and continue to seek witnesses and information.
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