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BBC ONE West, BBC NEWS and Sky News reported that two Iranian men had appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court charged with terror offences over an alleged plot to target the Jewish community in Manchester with a homemade bomb. The men were identified as Raman Salehi, also reported as Rehman Salehi, 34, from Salford, and a 36-year-old from Liverpool named in coverage as Salam Ahmadyan, Salam Ahmedan, or Salaam al-Madian. They were remanded in custody and were due to appear at the Old Bailey later this month. BBC NEWS said one of the men applied for bail and that the application was rejected. BBC ONE West and BBC NEWS reported that the alleged plot concerned Manchester targets on or before 20 September, while BBC ONE West and Sky News reported the men were arrested on 20 September, which Sky News described as the eve of Yom Kippur. Channels reported allegations involving a homemade chlorine bomb, attempts to obtain materials for an improvised explosive device, and research and reconnaissance on potential targets. Sky News added that the men were alleged to have been in contact with a third party believed to be in Iran and to have used encrypted applications to acquire components. Heaton Park synagogue was identified as a site of alleged hostile reconnaissance; BBC NEWS and Sky News also mentioned the Jewish Museum. All three channels noted that Heaton Park synagogue was attacked last year, killing two worshippers. The channels reported that Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the news would be deeply distressing for Jewish communities. Sky News reported she said this was especially true in Manchester, one year after the Heaton Park synagogue attack, and that extra police patrols would be in place. BBC ONE West, BBC NEWS and Sky News said the men had arrived illegally in the UK on small boats. Sky News added that one arrived in 2020 and was granted asylum three years later, while the other arrived in 2023 and had an outstanding asylum claim. Sky News also reported that the investigation involved counter-terrorism police, North West forces, and security services.
Key Claims by Channel
| Claim |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reported by all 3 channels | |||
| Two Iranian men appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court charged with terror offences over an alleged plot to target the Jewish community in Manchester with a homemade bomb. | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
| One of the men was named Raman Salehi, also reported as Rehman Salehi, aged 34 and from Salford. | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
| The other man was a 36-year-old from Liverpool, reported with varying name spellings including Salam Ahmadyan, Salam Ahmedan, and Salaam al-Madian. | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
| Both men were remanded in custody and were due to appear at the Old Bailey later in the month. | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
| Broadcasters reported allegations that the men planned to make a chlorine bomb, sought materials or components for an explosive device, and researched or scouted potential targets. | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
| Heaton Park synagogue was identified as a site of alleged hostile reconnaissance. | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
| Heaton Park synagogue was attacked last year, killing two worshippers. | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
| Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the news would be deeply distressing for Jewish communities, especially in Manchester one year after the Heaton Park synagogue attack. | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
| The men arrived illegally in the UK on small boats, with Sky News reporting one arrived in 2020 and was granted asylum three years later, while the other arrived in 2023 and had an outstanding asylum claim. | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
| Reported by a few · 2 channels | |||
| The alleged plot targeted the Jewish community in Manchester on or before 20 September. | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Sky News |
| The men were arrested on 20 September, which Sky News described as the eve of Yom Kippur. | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
| The Jewish Museum in Manchester was also identified as an alleged target. | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
| The men had been charged the night before the reports, according to BBC One West and BBC News. | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Sky News |
| Only on one channel | |||
| BBC News reported that one of the men applied for bail and that the application was rejected. | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Sky News |
| Sky News reported that the men were alleged to have been in contact with a third party believed to be in Iran. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
| Sky News reported extra police patrols would be in place in the area. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
| Sky News reported the investigation involved counter-terrorism police from the Metropolitan Police, North West forces, and security services. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
| Sky News reported the offences were too serious to be dealt with by the magistrates court. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News |
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