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Mohammad Bashir, 31, has been charged with terrorism offences unrelated to the synagogue attack in Manchester on October 2. He is accused of preparing terrorist acts and sharing material online to encourage terrorism. Bashir will appear in court today; investigation into the attack continues.
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A 31-year-old man suspected of involvement in the October terror attack at a Manchester synagogue has been detained at Manchester Airport. The attack, which resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries, was linked to a man who pledged allegiance to ISIS. The investigation continues as authorities seek further information.
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A man drove into worshippers outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, killing two and injuring three. The attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie, was shot dead by police. The incident has intensified concerns over antisemitism and terrorism in the UK, with multiple arrests and increased security measures announced.
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On October 2, 2025, Jihad al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, attacked the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, killing two Jewish men and injuring three others. Al-Shamie called police during the attack, pledging allegiance to ISIS, and was shot dead by police within minutes. Investigations continue, with no ongoing public threat. The UK government is responding with measures to combat antisemitism, especially in universities.
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A Ryanair flight from Pisa to Glasgow was forced to divert to Manchester after nearly running out of fuel during Storm Amy. The aircraft had only 220kg of fuel left, enough for five to six minutes of flight, prompting an investigation into the incident. The plane made multiple failed landing attempts before safely arriving in Manchester.