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| At least two killed in Manchester synagogue attack (VIDEO) | |
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| A car and stabbing incident has taken place on the Jewish religious holiday, Yom Kippur | A car and stabbing incident has taken place on the Jewish religious holiday, Yom Kippur |
| A man has rammed a car into people and gone on a stabbing spree outside a synagogue in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester, killing at least two, Sky News has reported, citing local police. Three other victims are said to be in serious condition. | |
| A member of the public called the police at 9.31am local time, saying he had witnessed a car being driven towards members of the public, and that one man had been stabbed, the police said in a statement on Monday. | A member of the public called the police at 9.31am local time, saying he had witnessed a car being driven towards members of the public, and that one man had been stabbed, the police said in a statement on Monday. |
| Footage shared on social media appears to show officers aiming their weapons at a person lying on the ground in front of the synagogue. They can be heard telling bystanders to “get back” and “move on.” The video also appears to show an onlooker claiming the suspect “has got a bomb on him.” | Footage shared on social media appears to show officers aiming their weapons at a person lying on the ground in front of the synagogue. They can be heard telling bystanders to “get back” and “move on.” The video also appears to show an onlooker claiming the suspect “has got a bomb on him.” |
| The moment the suspect was shot by police in Manchester .. but is believed to be alive following the attack at the Heaton Park synagogue .. pic.twitter.com/GTfsQQyy7j | |
| The individual on the ground is seen beginning to rise when a gunshot rings out, causing them to collapse. Police have confirmed the suspect was shot and is believed to be dead. | |
| A lorry labelled “Bomb Disposal” arrived at the scene, Sky News noted, adding that the police have not given an update on that. No explosives have yet been confirmed on site. | A lorry labelled “Bomb Disposal” arrived at the scene, Sky News noted, adding that the police have not given an update on that. No explosives have yet been confirmed on site. |
| British Prime Minister Kier Starmer has announced that he has cut short his attendance at a summit in Denmark and that more police are being deployed at synagogues across the UK country. |