Two Iranians who arrived in Britain via small boat have been charged with plotting a terror attack in the UK.
Salam Ahmadyan, 36, from Liverpool, and Rahman Salehi, 34, from Salford, were arrested in Manchester.
They were both identified as Iranian nationals before being charged with engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist acts against Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
It is alleged the pair were in contact with an overseas third-party who may be in Iran in relation to the plot.
Both men will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
The arrests were made in relation to offences ahead of the Jewish festival, Yom Kippur, Counter Terrorism Policing confirmed.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, senior national coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), said: “These are extremely serious charges and allegations.
“This investigation has led to the disruption of what we believe to have been a plot targeting the Jewish community in Manchester.
“I would like to reiterate that we do not believe there to be any ongoing threat to the public in relation to this matter, but as always, we would ask that people remain vigilant and contact police with any concerns.”
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