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Faisal Akram: Texas synagogue hostage-taker had been referred to government counter-extremism programme twice

Future attacker was not referred to ideological intervention programme, and was later investigated by MI5

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

‘I’m coming back home in a body bag,’ Colleyville hostage-taker told his brother in a phone call

DALLAS — Malik Faisal Akram knew his plans were most likely in vain after he armed himself and took four people hostage in a Colleyville synagogue on Saturday, demanding the release of a federal prisoner nearby.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2022

Texas synagogue hostage-taker had stayed in area shelters

An armed man who took four people hostage during a 10-hour standoff at a Texas synagogue had spent time in area homeless shelters in the two weeks leading up to the attack, and was dropped off at one by someone he appeared to know

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022

Texas synagogue siege: British hostage-taker Faisal Akram ‘ranted about 9/11 attacks’

Man was banned from Blackburn Magistrates’ Court in 2001 after making references to 9/11 while abusing staff

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022

Malik Faisal Akram: Everything we know about the Texas synagogue hostage-taker

Malik Faisal Akram, 44, held four people at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022