Manchester synagogue attack suspect re-arrested at airport just days after being released without charge

Greater Manchester Police initially arrested the unnamed suspect on October 2 on suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism following the terror attack in Crumpsall last week.

However, Counter Terrorism Policing North West arrested the individual before releasing him on bail with conditions earlier today.

"We do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public following the incident last week," Greater Manchester Police said.

Two people were killed outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on October 2 after Jihad Al-Shamie drove his car into pedestrians before going on a stabbing spree.

Al-Shamie, 35, who was a Syrian man who relocated to the UK as a child in 2006, was shot and killed by police after ringing 999 during his deadly rampage.

During the call, Al-Shamie pledged his allegiance to the radical terror group Islamic State.

He drove his car at Jews gathering for the holy day of Yom Kippur, before attacking others with a knife.

Al-Shamie also attempted to storm the synagogue while wearing a fake suicide belt.

"This is what you’re going to get for killing our children," Al-Shamie shouted.

Father-of-three Melvin Cravitz, 66, was killed during the attack.

Meanwhile, Adrian Daulby, 53, is believed to have been inadvertently shot by police as he ran to block the synagogue doors.

Despite the fatal shot, the police watchdog found now evidence of misconduct in the officers's actions.

Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable, Sir Stephen Watson, said that he welcomed the police watchdog’s findings.

However, all three Greater Manchester officers who fired their weapons are being treated as witnesses and the case remains under review, the Independent Office for Police Conduct said.

Counter-terror police initially arrested six people in connection with the attack, releasing two would-be suspects without charge.

The four others were released without charge on Wednesday, before today's re-arrest was made at Manchester Airport.

The investigation is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing North West, and is supported by resources from across the national Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) network and Greater Manchester Police.

Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts confirmed yesterday that all six of the initial suspects had been "interviewed at length".

The comments came after an 18-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man were released without charge.

The remaining four, two men, aged 30 and 32 and two women, aged 46 and 61, were also later released.

Jewish worshippers at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue gathered today for a "day of solidary" one week on from the attack.

Faith Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said: "Moments like this remind us of our shared responsibility to uphold the values of respect, tolerance and freedom of worship that define our country.

"At a time when antisemitism and other forms of hate are causing real fear and anxiety, it matters that we come together to show that compassion, understanding and unity remain the strongest threads in our national fabric."