URGENT: Synagogue Attacker Released on Bail Despite Rape Arrest, Police Confirm

BREAKING NEWS: Synagogue Attacker Released on Bail Despite Rape Arrest, Police Confirm A man who launched a deadly knife and car attack on a Manchester synagogue was on police bail for an alleged rape at the time of the attack. Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, a British citizen of Syrian descent, carried out the assault on Thursday, killing two men and injuring three others. The victims, Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz, were hailed as heroes by their families who said they died saving others in the attack. Police believe Al-Shamie may have been influenced by "extreme Islamist ideology". Al-Shamie was arrested on suspicion of rape and was out on police bail when he committed the synagogue attack. Three more people, between 18 and mid-40s, have been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation, and instigation of acts of terrorism. The investigation is ongoing, with police working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the attack. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. This is a breaking news report, and we will continue to bring you updates as the situation develops. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*