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At least two killed in Manchester synagogue attack (PHOTO, VIDEO) Manchester synagogue incident a ‘terror’ attack – UK police (PHOTO, VIDEO)
(about 2 hours later)
A car and stabbing incident has taken place on the Jewish religious holiday, Yom Kippur At least two people have been killed outside the place of worship during a Jewish religious holiday
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. The attack on a synagogue in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester is being treated as terrorism, the UK police have confirmed.
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 Thursday. A man rammed a car into worshippers and subsequently went on a stabbing spree outside a synagogue on Thursday morning, killing at least two people. Three other victims are said to be in serious condition.
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.” “Based on what we know, counterterrorism policing has declared this is a terrorist incident,” Laurence Taylor, the national head of counter-terrorism policing has said, according to Sky News. Two arrests have been made and the police believe they have established the attacker’s identity, he added.
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 an earlier statement.
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/GTfsQQyy7jThe 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
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 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 dead. 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 dead. 
An image has been circulated on social media of a man thought to be the suspect, seemingly wearing a bulky vest with unidentifiable objects hanging from it.
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/GTfsQQyy7jThe 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
An image has been circulated on social media of a man thought to be the suspect, seemingly wearing a bulky vest with unidentifiable objects hanging from it.
A bomb disposal unit arrived at the scene, however, no explosives have yet been confirmed on site.A bomb disposal unit arrived at the scene, however, 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.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.
The UK has seen large demonstrations against Israel’s offensive in Gaza in recent months. The British government banned the Palestine Action group under anti-terror legislation in July, sparking mass rallies across the country and hundreds of arrests.The UK has seen large demonstrations against Israel’s offensive in Gaza in recent months. The British government banned the Palestine Action group under anti-terror legislation in July, sparking mass rallies across the country and hundreds of arrests.
On Thursday, Israeli forces intercepted around 40 boats carrying aid and foreign activists to Gaza, triggering international condemnation and protests.On Thursday, Israeli forces intercepted around 40 boats carrying aid and foreign activists to Gaza, triggering international condemnation and protests.