Manchester Synagogue Terror Suspects Held Under Extended Custody Amid Investigation

Counter-terrorism police in Manchester have been granted warrants to extend detention of four suspects linked to a terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, where Jihad Al-Shamie fatally attacked worshippers on Yom Kippur. Al-Shamie, who was on bail for an alleged rape, was shot dead by police during the assault, which also resulted in the deaths of two worshippers, Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz, the former believed to have been accidentally shot by police. Six people in total were arrested, with four suspects now held for up to five more days, while two others have been released without further action. The attack left three men hospitalized with serious injuries, including a security guard and a Community Security Trust worker. Authorities suggest Al-Shamie was potentially influenced by extremist Islamist ideology, and the investigation is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing North West with support from national resources. Police continue to work swiftly to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the incident and have mobilized significant resources to do so.