Salford Police Cordon Linked to Northern Quarter Counter-Terrorism Arrests
A major police presence in Salford on Sunday evening has been connected to the arrest of two men under the Terrorism Act in Manchester city centre earlier that day.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that a significant security operation in Salford on Sunday is connected to a counter-terrorism investigation in Manchester city centre.
The operation saw two men detained on Newton Street in the Northern Quarter at approximately 14:45 on Sunday, September 20. According to a statement from the Metropolitan Police, the individuals were arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and remain in custody for questioning.
Later that evening, officers established a 100-metre cordon in Salford, closing off Lancaster Road near its junctions with Eccles Old Road and Cholmondeley Road. Voltaire Avenue was also restricted, with Tactical Aid Unit vehicles deployed to the neighbourhood.
The Manchester Evening News reports that local authorities confirmed the link between the two operations on Monday morning.
The arrests were coordinated by Counter Terrorism Policing London, with support from the North West regional unit and local Greater Manchester Police officers.
Authorities have stated there is currently no intelligence indicating a wider risk to the general public, though they acknowledge the visible police presence may cause local concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in the Northern Quarter?
- Two men were arrested on Newton Street on Sunday afternoon under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 as part of an ongoing investigation.
- Where was the police cordon in Salford?
- A 100-metre police cordon was established on Lancaster Road, near Eccles Old Road and Cholmondeley Road, with restrictions also affecting Voltaire Avenue.
- Is there a threat to the public?
- The Metropolitan Police have stated that there is currently no information to suggest any wider threat to the public following the arrests.