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Manchester synagogue attacker identified as Briton of Syrian descent

British police say they believe the man responsible for the deadly attack at a synagogue in Manchester was a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent. In a statement, Greater Manchester Police identified the man as Jihad Al-Shamie, who was shot and killed by officers. Police also said that three people have been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism. They are two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s. An assailant drove a car into people outside a synagogue Thursday in northern England and then began stabbing them, killing two and seriously wounding four in what police called a terrorist attack on the holiest day of the Jewish year. Officers shot and killed the suspect in Manchester, police said, though authorities took some time to confirm he was dead because he was wearing a vest that made it appear as if he had explosives. Police later said he did not have a bomb. The Metropolitan Police force in London, which leads the ...

Manchester synagogue attacker identified as Briton of Syrian descent
Updated On : 05 Oct 2025 | 6:21 PM IST

Weakness brings more terrorism: Netanyahu on Manchester synagogue attack

The attack took place in Manchester's Crumpsall, where a car struck pedestrians and a man was stabbed, killing at least two and leaving three others critically injured

Weakness brings more terrorism: Netanyahu on Manchester synagogue attack
Updated On : 03 Oct 2025 | 8:35 AM IST

Centre condemns terror attack on Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur

India on Thursday condemned the deadly terror attack on a synagogue in Britain's Manchester, and said it is yet another grim reminder of the challenge the world is facing from the "evil forces of terrorism". Two people were killed when an assailant drove a car into people outside the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester and then stabbed them. New Delhi said it stands in solidarity with the people of the United Kingdom in this moment of grief. "We condemn the terror attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, during Yom Kippur services today," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. "It is particularly saddening that this heinous act was committed on the International Day of Non-violence," he said on X. "This attack is yet another grim reminder of the challenge we face from the evil forces of terrorism, which the global community must combat and defeat through united and concerted action," Jaiswal said. He said India's thoughts and prayers are with the .

Centre condemns terror attack on Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur
Updated On : 03 Oct 2025 | 6:51 AM IST

Manchester bomber used student loan to fund terror attack: UK Police

Abedi, was living off student loans, which was around thousand pound: UK Police

Manchester bomber used student loan to fund terror attack: UK Police
Updated On : 08 Jul 2017 | 11:50 AM IST

Ariana Grande brings message of defiance to concert for Manchester victims

The benefit concert, was Grande's first appearance since the suicide bombing at her May 22 concert

Ariana Grande brings message of defiance to concert for Manchester victims
Updated On : 05 Jun 2017 | 12:52 PM IST

New arrest made by Manchester Police in bombing case

The 23-year-old, is a trainee pilot and was held on suspicion of terror offences

New arrest made by Manchester Police in bombing case
Updated On : 29 May 2017 | 9:30 PM IST

Two more arrests in Manchester attack; 13 in custody

Britain's terror threat level has also been reduced to 'severe' from 'critical'

Two more arrests in Manchester attack; 13 in custody
Updated On : 29 May 2017 | 4:18 AM IST

Ariana Grande to hold second gig in Manchester to raise money for victims

Music star took to Twitter on Sat to condole the deaths of the May 26 attack in Manchester

Ariana Grande to hold second gig in Manchester to raise money for victims
Updated On : 28 May 2017 | 4:24 PM IST

Police release photos of 22-year-old Manchester bomber Salman Abedi

11 people currently in custody in the UK in connection with the attack by Libyan origin Abedi

Police release photos of 22-year-old Manchester bomber Salman Abedi
Updated On : 28 May 2017 | 10:21 AM IST

How British humour is helping them recover from the Manchester attack

British Twitter users use satire to comment on the situation as threat levels are raised

How British humour is helping them recover from the Manchester attack
Updated On : 27 May 2017 | 3:41 PM IST

Suspected Manchester bomber wanted to avenge killing of a friend

Monday's attack at a pop concert killed 22 people and was claimed by the Islamic State group

Suspected Manchester bomber wanted to avenge killing of a friend
Updated On : 25 May 2017 | 10:37 PM IST

Manchester bomber passed through airport, says German police

Salman Abedi spent only a short time at Duesseldorf airport's transit area four days before bombing

Manchester bomber passed through airport, says German police
Updated On : 25 May 2017 | 7:02 PM IST

Anti-Muslim incidents on rise in UK after Manchester attack

Stranger spits on Muslim women while a teenage Muslim girl taunted by a passer-by

Anti-Muslim incidents on rise in UK after Manchester attack
Updated On : 25 May 2017 | 6:14 PM IST

With UK furious over Manchester attack leak, Theresa May to confront Trump

NYT had published photos which it said were gathered by UK authorities at the scene of the attack

With UK furious over Manchester attack leak, Theresa May to confront Trump
Updated On : 25 May 2017 | 11:21 AM IST

Operation Temperer: UK prepares for further imminent attacks post bombing

The raising of the threat level mean further attacks may be imminent

Operation Temperer: UK prepares for further imminent attacks post bombing
Updated On : 24 May 2017 | 10:39 AM IST

Manchester Arena attack: Why stopping worldwide terrorism is so challenging

Successful policy requires collecting the best information possible and honestly accessing it

Manchester Arena attack: Why stopping worldwide terrorism is so challenging
Updated On : 24 May 2017 | 8:34 AM IST

Manchester attack: UK terror threat level raised to 'critical' from severe

The suicide bomber has been identified as 22-year-old Salman Abedi

Manchester attack: UK terror threat level raised to 'critical' from severe
Updated On : 24 May 2017 | 7:55 AM IST

ICC to review security for Champions Trophy in wake of Manchester bombing

Assuring safety to all teams,ICC promised they would work with authorities to review security

ICC to review security for Champions Trophy in wake of Manchester bombing
Updated On : 23 May 2017 | 8:56 PM IST

Ariana Grande concert attack: Police arrest 23-year old man in Manchester

A massive attack in the concert killed at least 22 people, injured 50 others

Ariana Grande concert attack: Police arrest 23-year old man in Manchester
Updated On : 23 May 2017 | 6:16 PM IST

Manchester attack: 22 dead; kids missing from concert, here is what we know

The attacker was killed while detonating the device said the Manchester police

Manchester attack: 22 dead; kids missing from concert, here is what we know
Updated On : 23 May 2017 | 6:16 PM IST