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"We view the case as a terrorist investigation conducted by anti-terrorism police with the support of the Manchester Police," said local police chief Ian Hopkins at a press conference. "
The Manchester Police stated that the suspect had been" examined by medical personnel and detained under the Mental Health Act. "
The 25-year-old aggressor, whose 39, identity has not been revealed, is currently suspected of attempted murder.The police raided an apartment in Cheetham Hill, where he was living recently.
A man and a woman of 50, in addition to a police officer , were injured after the episode.
According to Sam Clack, a 38-year-old BBC radio producer who attended the events, the suspect shouted "Allah" before and during the attack
"As long as they continue to bomb other countries, these shits will continue to happen," said the same badailant.
The suspect was arrested for attempted murder, said Manchester Police in a statement.
"I heard a cry I'm chilling my blood and I'm going to get it. I looked at the platform. He came in my direction. I dropped my eyes and saw that there was a kitchen knife with a black handle and about 30 centimeters. , pure fear, "said Sam Clack, one of the witnesses.
According to the witness, police used a stun gun and pepper spray before six or seven police officers threw themselves at him.
19659010] Clack said he heard the alleged attacker shout "Allah" during the attack. "He shouted before, and shouted during the attack." Another witness identified as Rebekka was told the Daily Mirror:
"I heard the coldest cry I've ever heard and when I turned around, I saw everyone running towards me." [19659012] "I started running in the J 's really scared, I did not know if I was going to die. "
Police first described the attack as a" critical incident. "Police Constable Rob Potts said the anti-terrorism police were conducting the investigation.
"Tonight's events worry people, something understandable, but I must point out that the incident is not going on, there is a man in custody and there is no at the moment no information on other threats, "he said," we still do not know all the circumstances, we are open-minded and the anti-terrorist police are conducting the investigation. " We have all the experience we need and will continue our investigation as soon as possible, "he added.
Despite this incident, New Year's Eve parties were generally held at Albert Square in Manchester with fireworks. Security measures have been strengthened.
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