Greater Manchester Police have released two people arrested in connection with the terror attack in Manchester on Thursday.

The force said an 18-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man have been released and will face no further action.

Earlier today, counter-terror police were granted warrants giving them extra time to question four people arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.

At the time, they confirmed another two were also in custody.

Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW), which is leading the operation were granted the warrants on Saturday, meaning they can detain four of the suspects for a further five days.

The warrants are in relation to two men, aged 30 and 32, and a woman, 61, all arrested in Prestwich, and a 46-year-old woman arrested in Farnworth.

A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) statement said: “Our investigation into the appalling terrorist incident that took place outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue is continuing at pace.

“The investigation is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing North West supported by resources from across the national Counter Terrorism Policing (CPT) network and Greater Manchester Police.

Greater Manchester Police announced on Saturday evening that two people were released with no further action

“Significant resources from across CTP have been mobilised in order to establish the full picture into what has happened.

“We have been granted warrants of further detention for four individuals currently in custody. This means they can remain in custody for up to a further five days.

“Everyone in custody has been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.

“Inquiries are ongoing.”