Greater Manchester Police have described as inaccurate reports circulating which suggest Jihad Al-Shamie had previously been reported to police due to concerns over possible extremist behaviour.
A report this afternoon in the Guardian claimed that Neighbours of the Manchester synagogue attacker reported concerns to police about him and a family member being “radicalised” and attempting to “preach” the Qur’an to local children
The paper quotes a neighbour, who did not want to be named, said she was “really concerned” and reported it to Greater Manchester police in the summer of 2020 or 2021. “I would never do that if I weren’t [concerned],” she said
Police say this is not the case and that they stand by the previous statement that Jihad Al-Shamie was not known to Counter Terrorism Policing.
