Manchester City Synagogue Assault Suspect Re-arrested at Airport

Synagogue attack aftermath
A pair of Jewish community members lost their lives in the 2 October violent incident

A man initially detained in connection with the Manchester City Jewish house of worship violent incident has been taken into custody again at the local airport.

A pair of victims were killed when Jihad Al-Shamie, thirty-five, executed a car and knife assault at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on 2 October.

Counter Terrorism Policing North West reported the 30-year-old suspect was originally arrested on suspicion of planning, preparing, and instigating of terrorist activities.

Authorities clarified he was re-arrested at the city airport on suspicion of failing to disclose information in violation of Section 38B of the Terrorism Act 2000. He has since been granted bail with certain restrictions.

Police added they "do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public following the incident the previous week."
Jihad Al-Shamie fatally shot by police officers
Jihad Al-Shamie was fatally shot by armed officers

Six people were detained in the aftermath of the attack, with two—one male and one female—taken into custody in the hours afterwards and then freed on Sunday night.

The following day, investigators stated they had been given additional time to question the other four individuals, who were also held on "suspicion of planning, preparation, and instigation of acts of terrorism."

On midweek, police stated they too were scheduled for release but emphasized that "did not mean the investigation was complete."

Also on Wednesday, the force revealed that the attacker placed an emergency call in which he pledged allegiance to the group identifying as Islamic State.

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

Mr Daulby sustained a gunshot wound after armed officers arrived at the incident and shot the suspect dead.

A police bullet also struck another man, Yoni Finlay, who is recovering in hospital after an operation.

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