Manchester synagogue terrorist was on bail for alleged rape

<p>Exclusive: Jihad al-Shamie had been under investigation over alleged sexual attack earlier this year, sources say</p><p>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2025/oct/03/manchester-synagogue-attack-victims-adrian-daulby-melvin-cravitz-attacker-jihad-al-shamie-latest-news-updates">Manchester synagogue attack – latest updates</a></p><p>The Manchester synagogue terrorist was on police bail for an alleged rape when he carried out the attack, the Guardian can reveal.</p><p>Jihad al-Shamie, 35, was being investigated over the alleged sexual attack which is understood to have taken place earlier this year.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/03/manchester-synagogue-terrorist-was-on-bail-for-alleged">Continue reading...</a>