Manchester synagogue terrorist was on police bail for alleged rape

The police investigation continues at the scene near Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester (Peter Byrne/PA)

Terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie was on police bail for an alleged rape when he carried out the Manchester synagogue attack, according to sources.

Al-Shamie was also heard to shout “this is what they get for killing our children” as he tried to get inside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, on Thursday.