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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eleanor Barlow

Manchester synagogue terror attacker killed by armed police, inquest hears

Terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, died after he sustained multiple gunshot wounds when he was shot by armed police responding to his attack on a synagogue, Manchester Coroner’s Court has heard.

The inquest into the death of the 35-year-old, who launched his attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, on 2 October, was opened and adjourned at the court on Friday.

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