A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism in relation to the Heaton Park synagogue attack last month, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed.
The man was arrested after arriving on an inbound flight at Manchester Airport on Thursday.
He remains in custody for questioning.
This brings the total number of people arrested in connection with the investigation to seven.
A 30-year-old man arrested on October 9 on suspicion of failing to disclose information contrary to S38B of the Terrorism Act 2000 remains on bail.
Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts said: “At around midday today, officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the appalling terrorist attack that took place at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue.
“The man was arrested at Manchester Airport after arriving on an inbound flight and has been taking into custody for questioning.
“The loved ones of Mr Daulby and Mr Cravitz have been updated on this development, as have those who were seriously injured in the attack.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism in relation to the Heaton Park synagogue attack last month, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed
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“Our investigation is continuing, and I would once again appeal for anyone with information that they think could assist our enquiries to please come forward.
“We are also still seeking to identify and speak to anyone who was present at the time of the incident or the immediate aftermath so that we can ensure they have access to all the welfare support options that are available to witnesses.”
The arrest relates to the attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Synagogue in Higher Crumpsall, Manchester.
Jihad Al Shamie attended at the synagogue and conducted the attack on the morning of October 2, the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur.
Stunned members of the synagogue were escorted away from the scene
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Al-Shamie, 35, drove his Kia Picanto into pedestrians and the gates of the synagogue, before going on a stabbing spree in the building at around 9:30am.
He also attempted to storm the synagogue while wearing a fake suicide belt.
The attacker was a Syrian man who relocated to the UK as a child in 2006, and was shot and killed by police after ringing 999 during his deadly rampage.
During the call, Al-Shamie pledged his allegiance to the radical terror group, the Islamic State.
“This is what you’re going to get for killing our children,” Al-Shamie shouted.
Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz died in the attack, while three other men were treated in hospital for serious injuries.
Two have since been released.
Mr Cravitz was a 66-year-old father-of-three, while Mr Daulby, 53, is believed to have been inadvertently shot by police as he ran to block the synagogue doors.