Police name Manchester attacker who killed two at synagogue
Published: 10/3/2025

In Manchester, a tragic attack at a synagogue led to the death of two Jewish people and injuries to three others. The attacker, named as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British man of Syrian descent, was shot dead by police. The incident, declared a "terrorist attack," occurred on Yom Kippur, prompting increased security measures at synagogues nationwide.