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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Josh Halliday North of England editor

Neighbours of Manchester synagogue attacker say they reported concerns to police

Jihad al-Shamie
Police have said Jihad al-Shamie did not appear to be known to counter-terrorism officials before the attack. Photograph: Facebook

Neighbours of the Manchester synagogue attacker reported concerns to police about a family member being “radicalised” and attempting to “preach” the Qur’an to local children, the Guardian has been told.

Police have said Jihad al-Shamie, 35, did not appear to be known to counter-terrorism officials before he attacked a Heaton Park synagogue leading to the deaths of two worshippers on Yom Kippur.

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