Teens Are Being Held In The UK As A Result Of The Texas Synagogue Siege, With A Briton Named As The Hostage-Taker.

Teens are being held in the UK as a result of the Texas synagogue siege, with a Briton named as the hostage-taker.

Two teenagers were arrested in England as part be of the investigation into a hostage-taking incident at a Texas synagogue on Saturday.

Malik Faisal Akram, 44, of Blackburn, was shot dead by police after a standoff in Colleyville.

The ages and genders of the two people arrested in south Manchester on Sunday evening were not revealed.

Greater Manchester Police said it was in contact with local communities and would continue to assist with the US investigation.

The two teenagers were arrested "as part of the ongoing investigation into the attack," according to the police, and are being held in custody for questioning.

According to US police sources, Akram entered the country two weeks ago through New York's JFK International Airport.

Akram's brother Gulbar confirmed his death in a Facebook post on the Blackburn Muslim Community page. He apologized to the victims and stated that his brother had mental health issues.

The Met Police had previously confirmed that counter-terrorism officers were in contact with US authorities and the FBI.

According to a police source quoted by CBS, Akram gained initial access to the synagogue during the service by claiming to be a homeless man.

The hostages at the synagogue were all released unharmed.

The hostage-taking was described as a "act of terror" by US President Joe Biden, and the UK condemned the attack.

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss called it a "terrorist and anti-Semitic act."

In a tweet, Ms Truss stated, "We stand with the US in defending our citizens' rights and freedoms against those who spread hate."

According to local media, the hostage-taker was heard demanding the release of Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist who is currently serving an 86-year sentence in a prison in Forth Worth, Texas, about 20 miles away from the synagogue.

President Biden appeared to confirm the attacker's desire for her release, saying the Texas attack was linked to "someone."

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