The man accidentally shot dead during the Manchester synagogue attack has been praised for his bravery. Rabbi Daniel Walker says he was holding the doors shut to stop a knifeman forcing his way inside during Yom Kippur morning prayers. Police confirmed the victim was killed by a stray bullet when armed officers opened fire on attacker Jihad al Shamie, who was shot dead. Another worshipper was fatally stabbed outside as […]

Counter Terrorism Police have confirmed the suspect in this morning’s attack as 35-year-old Jihad al Shamie. He is a British citizen of Syrian descent and was not previously flagged by Prevent, the government’s counter-extremism programme. Three others – two men in their thirties and a woman in her sixties – have also been arrested on suspicion of preparing or instigating acts of terrorism. They remain in custody tonight. Two people […]

Britain’s most senior police officer has vowed to drive racist, sexist and violent officers out of the Metropolitan Police. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley condemned the behaviour exposed in an undercover documentary as “reprehensible and completely unacceptable.” Nine officers from Britain’s busiest station are under investigation and could face dismissal. Allegations include racism, misogyny, excessive force on prisoners and inappropriate behaviour. One constable is also being investigated for potentially perverting the […]