Mosque attack update

Darren Connor (14/12/1970), a White British man of Gorton Road, Stockport has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon and possession of class B drugs.

He has been remanded in custody ahead of a scheduled appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court this morning (Friday 27 February 2026).

This charge comes after two men were arrested following an incident at Manchester Central Mosque on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

The second man arrested will face no further action in relation to the incident at Manchester Central Mosque