Neighbours of Manchester synagogue attacker say they reported concerns to police

Exclusive: Concerns about apparently fanatical interest in Islam shown by Jihad al-Shamie and another family member were reported, Guardian told

Neighbours of the Manchester synagogue attacker reported concerns to police about him and a family member being “radicalised” and attempting to “preach” the Qur’an to local children, the Guardian has been told.

Police have said Jihad al-Shamie, 35, did not appear to be known to counter-terrorism officials before he attacked a Heaton Park synagogue leading to the deaths of two worshippers on Yom Kippur.