Man Arrested for Carrying Weapons at Manchester Central Mosque During Ramadan

A man in his 40s was arrested at Manchester Central Mosque for carrying weapons including an axe, knife, and hammer during Ramadan prayers. Police responded after reports of two suspicious men; the second individual remains unidentified. Authorities are investigating the incident, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood expressing concern and emphasizing the need to combat anti-Muslim hatred. The mosque highlighted rising threats against Muslim communities in the UK.