Manchester Synagogue Assault Suspect Re-arrested at Airport
A individual previously arrested in relation to the Manchester City Jewish house of worship attack has been taken into custody again at the city's airport.
A pair of victims lost their lives when Jihad Al-Shamie, thirty-five, executed a car and knife attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on 2 October.
Counter Terrorism Policing North West stated the thirty-year-old suspect was originally arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of terrorist activities.
Authorities indicated he was detained again at the city airport on suspicion of withholding information contrary to Section 38B of the 2000 Terrorism Act. He has since been released on bail with specific conditions.
Law enforcement added they "are confident there is no continuing danger to the public following the event last week."
Six people were held in the wake of the incident, with a pair—one male and one female—arrested in the following hours and then released on Sunday night.
The next day, detectives announced they had been given additional time to question the other four individuals, who were also detained on "suspected planning, preparation, and instigation of acts of terrorism."
On midweek, police indicated they too were scheduled for release but clarified that "was not an indication the probe was finished."
Also on that day, the force disclosed that the suspect made a 999 call in which he swore loyalty to the group identifying as Islamic State.
One victim, 66, and 53-year-old Adrian Daulby died in the attack on a local road in Crumpsall.
The victim sustained a gunshot wound after armed police officers arrived at the incident and shot the suspect dead.
A police bullet also hit another man, a bystander, who is recovering in hospital after an operation.