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5. Wow, his name was literally "Jihad"

Thu Oct 2, 2025, 06:21 PM

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The attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British man described as being of Syrian decent.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd93x0ql0do

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Police shoot suspect as at least two people killed in car and knife attack at Manchester synagogue [View all] muriel_volestrangler Thursday OP

Damn Solly Mack Thursday #1

Picture of the suspect with things (bomb?) tied around his waist: EX500rider Thursday #2

Not enough police presence? question everything Thursday #3

The attacker was shot dead by the police within 7 minutes. maxsolomon Thursday #4

Wow, his name was literally "Jihad" EX500rider Thursday #5

Should have been a red flag when he was let in Polybius Thursday #6

When he was under 5? muriel_volestrangler Friday #7

Why not? Polybius Friday #8

Because the UK aren't fascists? (nt) muriel_volestrangler Friday #9

As I said, the UK are not fascists muriel_volestrangler Yesterday #14

Cut it out with the casual use of the fascist word Polybius 21 hrs ago #15

Call it what you wish Polybius 11 hrs ago #17

Manchester synagogue terrorist was on bail for alleged rape muriel_volestrangler Friday #10