Overview

• Faraj Al-Shamie posted a public message expressing condolences, urging unity and praising Manchester’s coexistence, then briefly spoke to reporters in France.
• Multiple outlets note earlier Facebook posts attributed to him that praised Hamas, reported by The Times, which were not addressed in his new statement.
• Counter Terrorism Policing North West said six people were initially detained and later released, and a 30-year-old was re-arrested at Manchester Airport on October 9.
• Police disclosed the attacker made a 999 call pledging allegiance to Islamic State, and officials believe anger over Israel’s Gaza campaign may have influenced the assault.
• A crisis fundraiser for victims, families and synagogue repairs surpassed £50,000 in nine days after the October 2 attack that killed Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz and left others injured.