Shocking new footage has emerged capturing the moment a terrorist attacker chanted "jihad" while carrying out a brutal knife assault in the heart of Manchester city centre.
The video, obtained by The Independent, shows Abdul Rahman El Shallah, 28, shouting the religious war cry as he launched a frenzied attack at an Easy Travel agency in the bustling Arndale shopping centre.
Terrifying Scene Unfolds
Witnesses described scenes of panic as the assailant, armed with a large knife, targeted staff and customers in the busy travel office. The attack sent shoppers screaming and running for safety in one of Manchester's most popular retail destinations.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they are treating the incident as terrorism, with counter-terrorism units leading the investigation. The suspect, who remains in custody, is known to have mental health issues according to official sources.
Heroic Emergency Response
Armed police responded within minutes to multiple emergency calls reporting the violent incident. The swift containment of the situation prevented further casualties, though several people required medical treatment for injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Chief Constable Stephen Watson praised the rapid response: "Our officers demonstrated exceptional bravery in bringing this dangerous situation under control quickly and professionally."
Manchester's Resilience Tested Again
This latest security scare comes years after the Manchester Arena bombing, testing the city's counter-terrorism preparedness once more. Security measures at major shopping centres across the UK are now under review following the attack.
Counter-terrorism experts have highlighted the challenges of preventing attacks by individuals with known mental health issues who may be inspired by extremist ideology.
The investigation continues as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the attack and whether the suspect acted alone or had connections to wider extremist networks.
