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UK Police Carry Out Searches in Manchester in Wake of Recent Terror Attack

© AP Photo / Rui VieiraArmed police patrol the streets near to Manchester Arena in central Manchester, England, Tuesday May 23, 2017.
Armed police patrol the streets near to Manchester Arena in central Manchester, England, Tuesday May 23, 2017. - Sputnik International
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The police in the UK city of Manchester are carrying out raids in connection with the recent terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena, Greater Manchester Police said Friday.

Police guard close to the Manchester Arena in Manchester, Britain a day after an explosion - Sputnik International
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Earlier in the day, the police said a man had been detained in the Moss Side area of Manchester. The current searches are carried out at a separate property not connected with the detainee.

"We are currently carrying out a search at an address at a property in Moss Side in connection with the attack on the Manchester Arena on Monday," the statement published on Twitter read.

According to the statement, since the beginning of the investigation a total of 10 people have been arrested, of which two have been released and eight others remain in custody for questioning.

The deadly attack at the Manchester Arena on Monday killed 22 people and injured over 100 more. The terror act was perpetrated by 22-year-old Salman Abedi, with Daesh claiming responsibility.

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