Inquest: Synagogue attacker died of gunshot wounds

SYNAGOGUE attacker Jihad AlShamie died from multiple gunshot wounds after he ran towards armed police “aggressively”, while carrying a knife and wearing what appeared to be a suicide belt, an inquest has heard.

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The inquest into the death of AlShamie, 35, who launched his attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, on October 2, was opened and adjourned at Manchester Coroner's Court US.

Worshippers Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby were killed in the incident, which happened at about 9.30am.