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Manchester Synagogue Attack Suspect Pledged Allegiance to Islamic State, Police Say
A suspect behind last week's deadly car and knife terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester has been identified as a 35-year-old British man who allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
The suspect behind last week's deadly car and knife terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, authorities said. Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, a British citizen, was identified as the attacker. Authorities have confirmed that Al-Shamie made statements indicating his loyalty to the Islamic State during the attack. The incident has raised concerns about the threat of terrorism in the UK.
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