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A man initially detained in relation to the Manchester City Jewish house of worship attack has been taken into custody again at the local airport.

Two individuals were killed when the attacker, 35, carried out a combined vehicle and knife attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on 2 October.

Counter Terrorism Policing North West stated the thirty-year-old suspect was originally arrested on suspicion of planning, preparing, and instigating of terrorist activities.

Police clarified he was re-arrested at the city airport on suspected withholding information in violation of Section 38B of the 2000 Terrorism Act. He has since been granted bail with certain restrictions.

Law enforcement added they "are confident there is no continuing danger to the general public following the incident last week."

Six people were detained in the aftermath of the attack, with a pair—one male and one female—arrested in the following hours and then freed on Sunday night.

The next day, detectives announced they had been given additional time to question the remaining four, who were also held on "suspected planning, preparation, and instigation of terrorist acts."

On Wednesday, authorities stated they too were set to be released but clarified that "did not mean the investigation was complete."

Also on Wednesday, authorities disclosed that the attacker made a 999 call in which he swore loyalty to the organization calling itself Islamic State.

One victim, 66, and 53-year-old another victim died in the attack on Middleton Road in Crumpsall.

The victim suffered a bullet injury after armed officers responded to the incident and fatally shot the attacker fatally.

A police bullet also hit a different individual, Yoni Finlay, who is recovering in hospital after an operation.