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Manchester synagogue attacker named as Jihad Al-Shamie Manchester synagogue attacker named as Jihad Al-Shamie
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The man who carried out an attack at a synagogue in Manchester which left two people dead has been named by police. The man who carried out an attack at a synagogue in Manchester which left two Jewish people dead has been named by police.
The attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British man described as being of Syrian descent, was shot dead outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, at about 09:40. The attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British man described as being of Syrian descent, was shot dead outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, at 09:38.
Two men were killed and three others injured when a car was driven at people outside the temple and before people were attacked with a knife.Two men were killed and three others injured when a car was driven at people outside the temple and before people were attacked with a knife.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said three people had been arrested – two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s – as part of the investigation into what has been declared a "terrorist incident" by police.Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said three people had been arrested – two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s – as part of the investigation into what has been declared a "terrorist incident" by police.
How the Manchester synagogue attack unfoldedHow the Manchester synagogue attack unfolded
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What we know about Manchester synagogue attackWhat we know about Manchester synagogue attack
What footage tells us about Manchester synagogue attack Starmer vows to protect Jewish communities after Manchester attack
A spokesman for GMP said a suspicious device worn by the attacker during the incident had been assessed and found not to be a viable explosive. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said that "additional police assets" would be deployed at synagogues across the country, while London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan said that "high visibility" policing in and around synagogues in the capital would also be "stepped up".
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis said the attack was the "tragic result" of an "unrelenting wave of Jew hatred on our streets, campuses, on social media and elsewhere".
"This is the day we hoped we would never see, but which deep down, we knew would come," he added.
The three injured men include one who was stabbed, a second who was struck by the vehicle and a third who later went to hospital with an injury "that may have been sustained as officers stopped the attacker", GMP says.
According to a spokesman for the force, a suspicious device worn by the attacker during the incident had been assessed and found not to be a viable explosive.
The spokesman added: "Based on what we currently know, our records do not show any previous Prevent referrals relating to this individual."The spokesman added: "Based on what we currently know, our records do not show any previous Prevent referrals relating to this individual."
It is understood that Al-Shamie entered the UK as a young child, and was granted British citizenship in 2006 as a minor.
An image taken at the scene showed Al-Shamie, who was later shot dead by police, with items around his waistAn image taken at the scene showed Al-Shamie, who was later shot dead by police, with items around his waist
The incident unfolded shortly after 09:30 on Yom Kippur - the holiest day in the Jewish calendar - when a car was driven at the building. The incident unfolded shortly after 09:30 on Yom Kippur - the holiest day in the Jewish calendar - when police responded to reports that a car had been driven at the synagogue. Officers quickly declared a major incident.
Eyewitnesses describe how security staff prevented the attacker from getting into the synagogue.Eyewitnesses describe how security staff prevented the attacker from getting into the synagogue.
Video footage from the scene shows armed officers pointing their weapons at a man on the ground, shooting him as he tries to get up. Video footage from the scene shows armed officers pointing their weapons at a man on the ground, shooting him as he tries to get up - just seven minutes after the initial call to the police.
They warn crowds the man has "a bomb on him" and urge them to back away.They warn crowds the man has "a bomb on him" and urge them to back away.
The officers, synagogue security and rabbi Daniel Walker were commended by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for preventing a worse tragedy. The officers, synagogue security and rabbi Daniel Walker were commended by the pirme minister for preventing a worse tragedy.
Rabbi Daniel Walker was praised as a hero for the way he protected the congregation during the attackRabbi Daniel Walker was praised as a hero for the way he protected the congregation during the attack
Sir Keir returned to the UK early from a summit of European leaders in Denmark in response to the incident, and later visited an unnamed synagogue.
Speaking from Downing Street after a Cobra emergency committee meeting, Sir Keir condemned the "terrorist attack that attacked Jews because they are Jews".Speaking from Downing Street after a Cobra emergency committee meeting, Sir Keir condemned the "terrorist attack that attacked Jews because they are Jews".
Addressing the Jewish community in the UK, he said: "I promise you that I will do everything in my power to guarantee you the security that you deserve, starting with a more visible police presence, protecting your community.Addressing the Jewish community in the UK, he said: "I promise you that I will do everything in my power to guarantee you the security that you deserve, starting with a more visible police presence, protecting your community.
"I promise you that over the coming days, you will see the other Britain, the Britain of compassion, of decency, of love. "I promise you that over the coming days, you will see the other Britain, the Britain of compassion, of decency, of love."
"And I promise you that this Britain will come together to wrap our arms around your community and show you that Britain is a place where you and your family are safe, secure and belong."
How the Manchester synagogue attack unfolded
Armed officers were called to the scene of the attack at 09:34, three minutes after a member of the public had alerted policeArmed officers were called to the scene of the attack at 09:34, three minutes after a member of the public had alerted police
The Army bomb disposal unit were called to the incidentThe Army bomb disposal unit were called to the incident
A witness at the scene says prayers had started when the attack happened but Rabbi Daniel Walker, who was leading the service, remained calm as he and others led the congregation to safety.A witness at the scene says prayers had started when the attack happened but Rabbi Daniel Walker, who was leading the service, remained calm as he and others led the congregation to safety.
He adds: "They are true heroes."He adds: "They are true heroes."
A woman, who described herself as a religious Jew who lives next door to the synagogue, says that as soon as the suspect got out of the car he "started stabbing anyone near him".A woman, who described herself as a religious Jew who lives next door to the synagogue, says that as soon as the suspect got out of the car he "started stabbing anyone near him".
She told the Daily Mail: "Rabbi Walker was incredibly calm, he shut the doors to the synagogue to stop him getting inside.She told the Daily Mail: "Rabbi Walker was incredibly calm, he shut the doors to the synagogue to stop him getting inside.
"He barricaded everyone inside. He is a hero, this could have been even worse.""He barricaded everyone inside. He is a hero, this could have been even worse."
GMP chief constable Sir Stephen Watson said there had been many worshippers inside the synagogue at the time of the incident.GMP chief constable Sir Stephen Watson said there had been many worshippers inside the synagogue at the time of the incident.
He praised security staff and worshippers who had shut the attacker out, saying that thanks to the "immediate bravery of security staff and the worshippers inside, as well as the fast response of the police, the attacker was prevented from gaining access".He praised security staff and worshippers who had shut the attacker out, saying that thanks to the "immediate bravery of security staff and the worshippers inside, as well as the fast response of the police, the attacker was prevented from gaining access".
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrives at No. 10 to chair an emergency Cobra meetingPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrives at No. 10 to chair an emergency Cobra meeting
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said: "Tonight, our first thoughts are with the families of those people who died, those injured and those traumatised by this, an horrific antisemitic attack on our Jewish friends and neighbours. We condemn it outright.Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said: "Tonight, our first thoughts are with the families of those people who died, those injured and those traumatised by this, an horrific antisemitic attack on our Jewish friends and neighbours. We condemn it outright.
"Greater Manchester will never stand aside when one of our communities is attacked.""Greater Manchester will never stand aside when one of our communities is attacked."
On Thursday evening, a GMP spokesman said crime scenes remained in place on White House Avenue, Crumpsall and Langley Crescent, Prestwich, which were linked to the arrests made earlier.On Thursday evening, a GMP spokesman said crime scenes remained in place on White House Avenue, Crumpsall and Langley Crescent, Prestwich, which were linked to the arrests made earlier.
"We can confirm that three suspects are currently in custody and have been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism," the spokesman added."We can confirm that three suspects are currently in custody and have been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism," the spokesman added.
They said the three injured men included one who had been stabbed, a second who was struck by the vehicle, and a third who later went to hospital with an injury "that may have been sustained as officers stopped the attacker".
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