article_snippet: The news came as a shock to his neighbours, who remembered his as an innocent-looking 12-year-old boy obsessed with Manchester United.
article_snippet: Fresh faced: Hostey was remembered by Hostey neighbours in Moss Side, Manchester, as an innocent boy .
article_snippet: Football fan: Hostey was remembered as a 12-year-old boy who was obsessed by Manchester United .
article_snippet: Since travelling to Syria, a 12-year-old boy who was obsessed by Manchester United is believed to have risen to the rank of senior commander.
article_snippet: Yesterday, neighbours said Hostey 'loved playing football with other local lads'.
article_snippet: Siful Khan, 27, who lived opposite the red-brick semi for 15 years, said Hostey was 'shocked' to hear about Hostey's alleged activities, adding: 'Hostey used to wear a Manchester United shirt.
highlights_snippet: Hostey was remembered as innocent-looking 12-year-old Man United fan .
  