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Man charged over Manchester synagogue terror attack

A man has been charged in connection with the terror attack at the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester last year.

Man charged over Manchester synagogue terror attack

Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, has been charged with failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity in connection with the Manchester synagogue attack. Counter terrorism police allege that Hakim was involved in the incident that occurred on October 2nd. The assault resulted in the deaths of two men as Jihad Al-Shamie, the attacker, was shot by police at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue.

Hakim is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates Court on Friday. Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts of Counter Terrorism Policing North West stated that this is a significant development in the ongoing investigation. He expressed his condolences to the victims and their families, and emphasized that the force remains committed to uncovering the full extent of the incident and identifying any individuals involved.

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