Man re-arrested over Manchester synagogue attack

Two Jewish people died in the attack on 2 October

A man arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences following the Manchester synagogue attack has been re-arrested at the city's airport.

Two people were killed when Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, carried out the car and knife attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on 2 October.

Counter Terrorism Policing North West said the 30-year-old man was originally arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.

The force said he had been re-arrested earlier at Manchester Airport on suspicion of failing to disclose information contrary to Section 38B of the Terrorism Act 2000. He has since been released on bail with conditions.

According to legislation, the Act applies where a person has information which he knows or believes might be of material assistance in preventing terrorism, and does not disclose it "as soon as reasonably practicable".

The force added it "does not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public following the incident last week".

Jihad Al-Shamie was shot dead by armed police

Earlier on Thursday, the killer's father Faraj al-Shamie issued a new statement calling for "unity".

In a public post on his Facebook account "on behalf of the Al-Shamie family in the UK and abroad", he said: "I want express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has shown care and support to us during this difficult time".

He continued: "The recent tragic act of terror has brought deep pain - to our family and to the families of the victims. Our hearts and prayers are with them.

"No one should ever experience such suffering again.

"We must all stand together - united, vigilant, and compassionate - to prevent such acts and protect the peace of our communities."

He also thanked the police, "who continue to work tirelessly to ensure safety, justice, and peace for everyone".

Investigation continuing

Six people were held in the aftermath of the attack, with two - a man and a woman - arrested in the hours afterwards and then released on Sunday evening.

The following day, detectives said they had been given extra time to question the remaining four, who were also detained on "suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism".

On Wednesday, Greater Manchester Police said they too were set to be released but that "did not mean the investigation was complete".

Also on Wednesday, the force revealed Al-Shamie made a 999 call in which he pledged allegiance to the group calling itself Islamic State.

Melvin Cravitz, 66, and 53-year-old Adrian Daulby died in the attack on Middleton Road in Crumpsall.

Mr Daulby suffered a gunshot wound after armed police officers responded to the incident and shot Al-Shamie dead.

A police bullet also struck another man, Yoni Finlay, who is recovering in hospital after surgery.