Manchester synagogue terrorist’s phones revealed his extremist views – but police failed to check them
It is clear that our not having reviewed the data available to us prior to the attack constitutes a missed opportunity. “I am disappointed at the prospect of adding to the distress of all of those affected by the terrible events last October. Last month, Bashir, pleaded guilty to the preparation of terrorist acts.
- ▪It is clear that our not having reviewed the data available to us prior to the attack constitutes a missed opportunity.
- ▪“I am disappointed at the prospect of adding to the distress of all of those affected by the terrible events last October.
- ▪Last month, Bashir, pleaded guilty to the preparation of terrorist acts.
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NewsUKCrimeManchester synagogue terrorist’s phones revealed his extremist views – but police failed to check themStephen Watson said he was ‘deeply sorry’ for the failure to examine Jihad Al-Shamie’s devices, which would have revealed his extremist views Nicole Wootton-Cane Thursday 23 July 2026 15:13 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b3020149","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/heaton-park-synagogue-attack-police-jihad-al-shamie-b3020149.html","title":"Synagogue terrorist’s phones revealed extremist views – but police failed to…
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