As part of an investigation into the kidnapping incident, two young men were arrested Sunday night in a prayer house on the outskirts of Dallas in the US state of Texas, south of Manchester, England. Malik Faisal Akram, a British citizen who held many hostages before being killed by police.
In a statement shared on Twitter, he said the Greater Manchester Police were being arrested by elements of the Northwest Anti-Terrorist Squad and that “two young men” would be in custody for questioning.
# Update | Anti-Terrorist Police North West Update Following Events in Texas: pic.twitter.com/Q3o08bc8Js
– Greater Manchester Police (gmpolice) January 16, 2022
However, their identities or specific ages were not disclosed, which did not clarify the type of relationship they had with the aggressor living in Blackburn.
Akram, 44, traveled to the United States via New York two weeks ago, according to Texas police. On Saturday, he stormed into the Beth Israel congregation in Goliwille The synagogue captured several hostages, including the rabbi.
During talks with FBI agents, Akram described Afia Siddiqui, a neuroscientist imprisoned a few kilometers from the synagogue, and his “sister” – 86 years in prison. Imprisonment for various offenses, including attempted murder of American soldiers.
After several hours of negotiations, all the hostages were released and police thought Akram was dead after a gun battle. The weapons I had Acquired on North American soil, Shortly after entering the country.
Gulbar Akram confirmed the death of his brother, Malik, apologized to the victims, condemned the attack and clarified that his brother was suffering from mental disorders.
My thoughts are with the Jewish community and all those affected by the atrocities that took place in Texas. We condemn this act against extremism and sectarianism.
We stand with the United States in defending the rights and freedoms of our citizens against those who spread hatred. ???? ???? ?? https://t.co/36Eb8lRQTV
– Liz Truss (trussliz) January 16, 2022
In a statement shared on the Blackburn Muslim Community Facebook page, Gulber said, “As a family we would not apologize for any of your actions and would like to apologize to all those affected by this tragic incident.
“Any attack on a person – whether Jewish, Christian or Muslim – is wrong and should always be condemned,” he added.
US President Joe Biden described the incident as an “act of terrorism” and pledged to contribute to the “resistance to anti-Semitism and the rise of extremism”.
The US president also criticized the incompetence of the political class To control the buying and selling of weapons in the country.
British Foreign Secretary Lis Truss called the attack on the synagogue an “act of terrorism and anti-Semitism” and assured that the United Kingdom would support the United States in “defending the rights and freedoms” of citizens of both countries. Those who spread hatred. “