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Synagogue attacker named as Jihad Al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian descent
Jihad Al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian descent, killed two and injured four in a car and knife attack at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, police said.
- On Thursday, at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, Crumpsall, a man used a vehicle and knife, killing two people and seriously injuring four members of the public.
- Amid growing concern about antisemitism, authorities say security at synagogues has increased in recent years as rising anti-Semitism prompts calls for stronger protection.
- Photos and police reports show the attacker wearing a vest that appeared to be an explosive device, and a bomb squad later assessed the device as not viable.
- Counter-Terrorism policing declared a terrorist incident and three people were arrested on suspicion of terrorism, while Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister, chaired an emergency Cobra meeting.
- Victims remain unidentified as Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed more visible police protection and unity for the Jewish community, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered condolences.
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British police have released the identity of the suspect in the deadly attack at a synagogue in Manchester. He is identified as 35-year-old Jihad al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian descent.
·Amersfoort, Netherlands
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Terrorist who killed two at synagogue was Syrian granted UK citizenship in 2006
The 35-year-old attacker was shot dead by police seven minutes after officers were alerted.
·Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Who is Jihad Al-Shamie? Suspect behind Manchester synagogue attack identified as British citizen of Syrian descent
Jihad Al-Shamie, a British-Syrian citizen with no prior listing in counter-terrorism databases, is now identified as the perpetrator of one of the most shocking antisemitic attacks in recent UK history.
·New Delhi, India
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