Manchester synagogue terrorist was on bail for alleged rape

Exclusive: Jihad al-Shamie had been due to appear in court over alleged sexual attack earlier this year, sources say

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The Manchester synagogue terrorist was on police bail for an alleged rape when he carried out the attack, the Guardian can reveal.

Jihad al-Shamie, 35, was being investigated over the alleged sexual attack which is understood to have taken place earlier this year.