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The charges relate to an alleged plot to target the Jewish community in Manchester ahead of Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days in Judaism. Both suspects arrived in the UK by small boat several years ago, according to the Home Secretary.
Two Iranian nationals have been charged with terror offences over an alleged plot to target the Jewish community in the Manchester area ahead of Yom Kippur, Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) has said.
Rahman Salehi, 35, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, are accused of preparing to commit an act of terrorism or assisting another to commit an act of terrorism on or before 20 September in Manchester.
The pair were arrested in the Northern Quarter area of the city, when thousands of British Jews were in synagogues.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the news two Iranian men have been charged over an alleged plot in the Manchester area would be "deeply distressing" to the Jewish community and added "both suspects arrived by small boat several years ago".
The men are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday.
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The men will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday as scheduled.
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Two Iranian nationals, Rahman Salehi, 35, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, have been charged with preparing to commit or assisting in an act of terrorism related to an alleged plot targeting the Jewish community in Manchester ahead of Yom Kippur. They were arrested in the Northern Quarter and will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

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