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Pat Hurst

DARK SECRETS: Synagogue killer rang 999 pledging islamic state allegiance during attack - The Real Truth

The police investigation continues at the scene near Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Wire)

Synagogue killer Jihad Al-Shamie rang 999 during his deadly attack pledging allegiance to the so-called Islamic State terror group, police have said.

The 35-year-old made the call claiming responsibility for the attack after driving at people in his car outside Heaton Park Hebrew Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, last Thursday morning as Jewish worshippers attended for the holy day of Yom Kippur.

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