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Altrincham mosque stabbing suspect charged Altrincham mosque stabbing suspect remanded in custody
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A 28-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a surgeon who was stabbed outside a mosque in Greater Manchester. A 28-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with assaulting a surgeon who was stabbed outside a mosque.
Ian Anthony Rook, of no fixed address, is accused of grievous bodily harm and possession of a lethal weapon. Ian Rook, of no fixed address, appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court charged with grievous bodily harm and possession of a lethal weapon.
He was detained after Dr Nasser Kurdy was injured outside Altrincham and Hale Muslim Association on Grove Lane in Altrincham on Sunday night. Dr Nasser Kurdy was injured outside Altrincham and Hale Muslim Association in Grove Lane, Altrincham, on Sunday.
Mr Rook is due to appear at Manchester City Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. Mr Rook will appear at Manchester Crown Court in October.
A GMP spokesman said the force does not believe there was a racial motive to the attack.
A second man has been released with no further action, the force confirmed.
Officers were called at about 17:45 BST on Sunday, after Dr Kurdy, 58, was taken to hospital with a stab wound to the back of his neck.Officers were called at about 17:45 BST on Sunday, after Dr Kurdy, 58, was taken to hospital with a stab wound to the back of his neck.
He was treated for his injuries and discharged shortly afterwards.He was treated for his injuries and discharged shortly afterwards.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said the force does not believe there was a racial motive to the attack.
A second man arrested has been released with no further action, the force added.