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27.01.2022 - 20:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
One man arrested in Manchester yesterday remains in custody as the police investigation into the Texas synagogue siege continues.
The second male, also arrested yesterday, January 26, has now been released, GMP have confirmed this afternoon.
Both had been arrested on Wednesday morning by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West in connection with the attack at in Colleyville on Saturday, January 15.
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It brings the total number of people questioned in Manchester in connection with the incident to five.
A sixth man, from Birmingham, was also arrested as part of the investigation.
Malik Faisal Akram, 44, from Blackburn, held four hostages at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue.
All of the hostages were released without being injured, but Mr Akram was shot and killed by the FBI a short time later.
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Counter Terrorism Policing North West had already stated that they were working closely with US law enforcement.
Two teenagers arrested in south Manchester the day after the incident were also released without charge.
An update this afternoon, January 27, from Counter Terrorism Policing North West said: "Communities defeat terrorism, and the help and support we get from the public is a vital part of that.
"We urge everyone to remain vigilant, and if you do see anything suspicious then please report it, in confidence, to police via the Anti-terrorist hotline or gov.uk/ACT.
"It won't ruin lives, but it may well save them."
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