Man arrested over Manchester synagogue attack bailed

A man who was arrested in connection with the Manchester synagogue attack has been released on bail. Counter Terrorism Policing North West said on Tuesday the 49-year-old man had been detained on suspicion of failing to disclose information relating to terrorist activity. During the incident, Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, used a car and a knife to attack the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue on the morning of 2 October 2025 - which resulted in the deaths of worshippers Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz. Al-Shamie, from Prestwich, was killed by police gunfire at the scene. The force said a property was raided on St James' Road in Higher Broughton, Salford, on Tuesday evening. A scene at the address has since been lifted. The total number of people arrested in connection with the attack stands at eight, including a 30-year-old man who has since been charged with failing to disclose information relating to terrorist activity. Another man had also been charged with terrorism offences not directly linked to the attack. Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts, of Counter Terrorism Policing North West, said: "The suspected offence relates directly to the terrorist attack that took place at the

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