Counter terror cops arrest man over 1996 IRA bombing of Manchester
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPolice have arrested a man in connection with the 1996 IRA bombing of Manchester. He was stopped at Birmingham Airport last night and held on suspicion of terrorism offences.
Greater Manchester Police today (Friday) revealed brief details of the arrest - the suspect remains in custody where he is being questioned by detectives.
Although nobody was killed in the blast, dozens were injured and the explosion on Corporation Street in devastated Manchester city centre and led to a hugely expensive rebuild. READ MORE:Death of Queen Elizabeth II - latest updates as period of mourning to begin Today a statement from GMP said a man has been arrested last night at Birmingham Airport on suspicion of terrorism offences and remains in custody where he will be interviewed by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing for the North West (CTPNW). "This arrest is in connection with enquiries into the IRA bomb detonation that shook Manchester City Centre in 1996," said the statement.
Detective Superintendent Andrew Meeks – Head of Investigations for Counter Terrorism Policing North West, said: "Although thankfully no-one was killed during the 1996 Manchester bombing by the IRA, hundreds of people were left with injuries - many of which were life changing – and many more across Greater Manchester and the North West were affected by what happened on that day. "We have always been committed to holding those responsible for the attack to account and bringing them to justice and have been reinvestigating for several years; with a team of dedicated detectives re-examining the original case files and pursuing new lines of inquiry. "Following the arrest, we have contacted individuals who were victims of this horrific attack to ensure that they're
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