Greater Manchester Police said they have been granted warrants to keep four people arrested in connection with the synagogue terror attack in custody for another five days.
In a statement the force said: “Our investigation into the appalling terrorist incident that took place outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue is continuing at pace.
“The investigation is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW), supported by resources from across the national Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) network and Greater Manchester Police.
“Significant resources from across CTP have been mobilised in order to establish the full picture into what has happened.
“We have been granted warrants of further detention for four individuals currently in custody. This means they can remain in custody for up to a further five days.
“They are: a 30-year-old man – Arrested in Prestwich, a 61-year-old woman – Arrested in Prestwich, a 32-year-old man – Arrested in Prestwich, a 46-year-old woman – Arrested in Farnworth.
“An 18-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man, who were arrested in Farnworth, remain in custody for questioning.
GMP added that “everyone in custody has been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism” and that “enquiries are ongoing”.