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Interior Minister Launches Inquiry Into Manchester Synagogue Killings

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 1:59 AM UTC · How we work

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Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood announced an inquiry into the Manchester synagogue killings.
The inquiry will hear all evidence, including sensitive national-security material otherwise unavailable.
Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, of Syrian descent, said he acted for Islamic State before police shot him.
The UK added £250 million to police funding after antisemitic attacks, including the Manchester bombing.
Mahmood identified Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as threats to the UK’s Jewish community.

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Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood announced an inquiry into the Manchester synagogue killings.
The inquiry will hear all evidence, including sensitive national-security material otherwise unavailable.
Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, of Syrian descent, said he acted for Islamic State before police shot him.
The UK added £250 million to police funding after antisemitic attacks, including the Manchester bombing.
Mahmood identified Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as threats to the UK’s Jewish community.