Stab attack at train station in Manchester condemned

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the stabbing attack that took place at the train station in the City of Manchester, United Kingdom, resulting in the injury of a number of people.

“The Ministry affirms the Kingdom of Bahrain’s solidarity with the United Kingdom in countering terrorism and violence. It also reiterates the Kingdom’s firm stance in rejecting extremism and terrorism in all their forms and manifestations, regardless of their causes and motives,” a statement issued by the ministry said.

Police are treating a stabbing in Manchester as a terror attack, after arresting a 25-year-old man and raiding a house in the north of the city. On New Year’s Eve, three people, including a police officer, were stabbed by a man. British Transport Police (BTP) said a 25-year-old man had been arrested and added there was nothing to suggest a wider threat. In a statement, BTP said they received a call shortly before 9 pm on New Year’s Eve.

On Tuesday morning, the Greater Manchester Police force confirmed that they were still treating the stabbing as a terror investigation. Police also raided a house in Cheetham Hill, North Manchester in relation to the investigation. Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, of Greater Manchester Police, added: “I know that the events of last night will have affected many people and caused concern.”