Man who entered Manchester mosque with axe also took zip ties and balaclava, court hears
The Guardian World
by Nadeem Badshah and Raphael BoydFebruary 27, 2026
Darren Connor denies possession of offensive weapon in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse
A man accused of entering a mosque in Manchester with an axe, a hammer and a knife also allegedly took in zip ties and a balaclava, a court has heard.
Darren Connor, 55, appeared on Friday at Manchester magistrates court, where he denied possession of an offensive weapon in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/27/2026