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Manchester Scoop · Jul 23, 2026

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GMP Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson has apologised after admitting police failed to examine phones seized from Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad Al‑Shamie before the October 2025 car and knife attack in Crumpsall that killed two Jewish men. The devices, taken after arrests in February and September, contained evidence of his extremist views. Sir Stephen said he was “deeply sorry” and described the failure as a missed opportunity that should have prompted further investigation. JOIN TMS:

GMP Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson has apologised after admitting police failed to examine phones seized from Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad Al‑Shamie before the October 2025 car and knife attack in Crumpsall that killed two Jewish men. The devices, taken after arrests in February and September, contained evidence of his extremist views. Sir Stephen said he was “deeply sorry” and described the failure as a missed opportunity that should have prompted further investigation. JOIN TMS: *https://wa.me/447776235803*

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