Missed Evidence in Synagogue Attack | Manchester News

A damning revelation has emerged from the Heaton Park Synagogue attack: the police missed a critical chance to stop a deadly terrorist act because evidence on the attacker’s seized phones was never examined. Jihad Al-Shamie, on bail for rape, killed two worshippers on Yom Kippur — his devices contained clear signs of extremism, but were ignored. The breakthrough came when his accomplice, Mohammad Bashir, admitted to plotting a separate terror attack at a defense academy, leading prosecutors to say Al-Shamie would have faced charges too if alive. The Chief Constable apologized for the oversight, acknowledging the potential for averted tragedy, while authorities now scramble to explain how such vital evidence slipped through the cracks — raising urgent questions about police protocols and the handling of high-risk bail cases. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d112f9835339f3b