Teenagers arrested in connection with Texas investigation released without charge
Counter Terrorism Policing North West detained them in South Manchester on Sunday
Last updated 18th Jan 2022
Counter terror police in the North West say two men arrested in South Manchester in connection with the Texas synagogue siege have been released without charge.
Counter Terrorism Policing North West arrested the two teenagers on Sunday, in connection with Saturday's attack in the United States. The suspect, who died at the scene, was 44-year-old Malik Faisal Akram, originally from the Blackburn area of Lancashire.
Two teenagers, who were both detained in South Manchester, have since been released without charge.
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. Overnight, constructive meetings with colleagues from the United States have taken place.”
"As part of our enquiries, we're also working with colleagues in other forces and Lancashire Police are working with communities in the Blackburn area to put measures in place to provide reassurance."
Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West have been in constant contact with US authorities to support them with their investigation and continue to lead a local investigation.