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Jalal Uddin murder trial

Two IS supporters murdered a community leader in Rochdale because they viewed his practice of Islamic healing as "black magic", a jury has heard.

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Family say murdered Imam only wanted peace

Jalal Uddin Credit: GTV

The family of an Imam from Rochdale who died in an ISIS - inspired killing say they're still struggling to come to terms with his death.

Manchester Crown Court heard Mohammed Syeedy took part in a plot to kill 71 year old Jalal Uddin, because he thought he was involved in black magic.

Syeedy denied helping a friend to carry out the hammer attack in February. But he was convicted and jailed for 24 years.

A second man Mohammed Kadir is wanted for Mr Uddin's murder and is thought to have fled to Syria.

Mr Uddin's family say he was a peaceful caring man.

Mohammed Syeedy Credit: GMP

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