Synagogue Attacker Pledged Allegiance to Islamic State During 999 Call
MANCHESTER, UK – Jihad Al-Shamie, the man who attacked a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, pledged allegiance to Islamic State (IS) during a 999 call to emergency services, police have revealed. The attack on Saturday left multiple people injured, including one man stabbed in the neck adn chest, and prompted a police response that resulted in two individuals being struck by police gunfire.
The revelation of Al-Shamie’s allegiance to IS adds a layer of gravity to the incident, raising concerns about potential radicalization and the targeting of religious institutions. The attack has shaken the Jewish community in Greater Manchester and prompted a large-scale investigation by Greater Manchester Police, who have vowed to leave “no stone unturned” in their pursuit of answers.
al-shamie first visited the synagogue and was asked to leave due to his “suspicious” behavior approximately 15 minutes before the attack. Doorbell camera footage obtained by the BBC shows him walking near the synagogue at 09:22, having parked a black Kia Picanto nearby.The same vehicle was later driven through the synagogue gates at worshippers. A missing back right hubcap on the vehicle is visible in the footage and matches the description of the car used in the attack.
during the ensuing confrontation,armed police officers opened fire on Al-Shamie,who was wearing a fake bomb vest. A police bullet penetrated the synagogue door and struck Mr Daulby, while another bullet injured Yoni Finlay, who is recovering in hospital after surgery.Two othre men remain hospitalized with serious injuries sustained during the attack.
Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir stephen Watson stated the force has dedicated “every available resource” to understanding the events. “There is a limit to what I can say at this juncture in terms of the dynamics of that investigation,” he said. “Suffice to say that we know that there are answers that people require, and those answers will be forthcoming as soon as it is appropriate to give them.”
