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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Josh Halliday, Daniel Boffey, Rowena Mason and Vikram Dodd

HISTORICAL FACTS: Manchester synagogue terrorist was on bail for alleged rape - The Untold Story

Jihad al-Shamie head shot
An image of Jihad al-Shamie posted on social media in 2024. Photograph: Facebook

The Manchester synagogue terrorist was on police bail for an alleged rape when he carried out the attack, the Guardian can reveal.

Jihad al-Shamie, 35, was being investigated over an alleged sexual attack, which it is understood was said to have taken place earlier this year.

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