Home Secretary Defends Police Actions in Manchester Synagogue Attack with Bomb Fears

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood defended police actions following the Manchester synagogue attack, emphasizing their belief that the attacker carried a real bomb, leading to his swift neutralization.

• On October 2, Jihad Al-Shamie attacked the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, resulting in two fatalities, including Adrian Daulby, who was shot by police.
• Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that police officers had every reason to believe that Al-Shamie was armed with a real bomb during the attack.
• The police responded rapidly, shooting Al-Shamie dead within seven minutes of the first emergency call, highlighting the immediate threat posed at the Manchester synagogue.