Terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie was on bail for rape when he struck UK synagogue on Yom Kippur

The knife-wielding terrorist accused of killing two people outside a UK synagogue on Thursday is believed to Jihad Al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian descent.

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  1. Oct 2, 2025UK terror suspect who killed 2 at Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur ID’d
  2. Oct 3, 2025Terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie was on bail for rape when he struck UK synagogue on Yom Kippur

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Last development · Oct 3, 2025 — Terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie was on bail for rape when he struck UK synagogue on Yom Kippur

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 361d ago

Manchester synagogue terrorist suspect was reportedly under investigation for rape

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NewsweekCenter· 362d ago

Who Was Manchester Synagogue Stabbing Suspect Jihad Al-Shamie? What We Know

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New York PostLean Right· 361d ago

Terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie was on bail for rape when he struck UK synagogue on Yom Kippur

PJ MediaRight· 361d ago

Manchester Synagogue Killer Was on Bail for Rape Charge

New York PostLean Right· 362d ago

UK terror suspect who killed 2 at Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur ID’d

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The GuardianLean Left· 361d ago

Manchester synagogue terrorist was on bail for alleged rape

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