Summary
Police in Manchester, England, are questioning six people in connection to an attack on a synagogue that killed two people. The main suspect, Jihad Al-Shamie, was shot by police at the scene and was not known to be involved in the UK’s counter-terrorism programs. The attack has been labeled a terrorist incident.
Key Facts
- The attack occurred during Yom Kippur, a significant Jewish holiday.
- Jihad Al-Shamie, the main suspect, was a UK citizen of Syrian descent.
- Al-Shamie drove a car into pedestrians and tried to enter the synagogue, using a knife.
- Two people died: Melvin Cravitz from stabbing and Adrian Daulby from an accidental police gunshot.
- Al-Shamie was not previously flagged in a government counter-terrorism program.
- A fake explosive belt was found on Al-Shamie.
- Six suspects have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism-related activities.
- Authorities have not confirmed if Al-Shamie acted alone or if there are links with the arrested suspects.
