Mohammed Khalil Nadir, 19, researched the imitation suicide vest used by the Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad Al-Shamie in 2025.
Teen terrorist 'copied Manchester synagogue attack' to trigger fake suicide vest
Mohammed Khalil Nadir, 19, researched the imitation suicide vest used by the Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad Al-Shamie in 2025.
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Jeremy Armstrong News Reporter
15:40, 02 Sep 2026
Mohammed Khalil Nadir, 19, was jailed at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday
Jihad al-Shamie, 35, was captured on CCTV at a mosque in Manchester discussing the plot with fellow 'committed jihadist' Mohammad…
Attacker, 35, who was shot dead after attack, was described as ordinary by neighbours and became a father last year
Footage given to the BBC shows a man matching the description of the attacker given by witnesses.
At the time of the deadly attack, Jihad Al-Shamie was on bail after being arrested on suspicion of rape.
Police say Jihad al-Shamie made call to emergency services during attack that resulted in the deaths of two worshippers
