IS-Inspired Plot to Attack Jews in Manchester Foiled
Update: 2025-12-23
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Two men, Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein, were convicted for planning an Islamic State-inspired gun attack on a Jewish gathering in Manchester, aiming to cause massive harm. Saadaoui, the mastermind, intended to smuggle in weapons and ammunition, but was arrested when he tried to collect fake weapons provided by undercover officer Farouk. The pair had scouted locations and joined a march against antisemitism, with Saadaoui idolizing the Paris attacks mastermind. Despite their denials, both were found guilty, with Saadaoui claiming he was sabotaging the plot and Hussein dismissing the evidence as fantasy. The conviction was hailed as a victory in preventing a potential massacre, highlighting the importance of undercover work in counter-terrorism.
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