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Three more arrests over synagogue attack

Three more arrests over synagogue attack

Summary

Three more people have been arrested after an attack on a synagogue in Manchester, which resulted in two deaths. Six people are now held by police on terrorism-related charges. The attack involved a suspect with a criminal background who allegedly acted under extreme beliefs.

Key Facts

  • Three additional arrests were made related to the Manchester synagogue attack.
  • The attack led to two people dying and one person hospitalized.
  • The main suspect, Jihad Al-Shamie, is believed to have had extreme views.
  • Al-Shamie was previously on bail for a separate rape accusation.
  • Police are detaining six people on terrorism-related suspicions.
  • Officers are investigating whether their actions contributed to one of the deaths.
  • An independent review will examine the police's use of lethal force.

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