Manchester Synagogue Terror Attack Leaves Two Dead, Police Release Two Suspects

Two individuals, an 18-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man, who were arrested in connection with the terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester have been released without charge, according to counter-terror police. The attack, which occurred on Yom Kippur, resulted in the deaths of two local residents, Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz, and the shooter, Jihad Al-Shamie, who was killed by police. Al-Shamie, who was on bail for an alleged rape and wore a fake explosives belt, rammed a car into pedestrians before attacking them with a knife. Police continue to investigate the incident, having secured warrants to detain and question four other suspects related to preparing terrorist acts. The attack has prompted heightened security measures at synagogues in Manchester and sparked solidarity messages from political leaders, emphasizing support and safety for the Jewish community. The investigation is being led by Greater Manchester Police and the Counter Terrorism Policing North West unit.