A shocking attack unfolded at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, on Thursday, leaving two worshippers dead and the suspected assailant shot by police.
Greater Manchester Police say officers were called after reports of a car being driven at pedestrians followed by a stabbing inside the synagogue perimeter. Armed officers arrived within minutes, and video footage shows the suspect being shot on site.
Three people died in the incident, including the suspect. Police have confirmed there is no ongoing risk to the public as investigators secure the scene.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, attending the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen, cut his visit short to return home. "I’m appalled by the attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall," Starmer wrote on X, noting the tragedy struck on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
As residents and leaders react with shock, questions are surfacing about security at religious sites and the impact on community safety. The attack on such a symbolic day touched a nerve across the UK and beyond, highlighting the urgent need for solidarity, vigilance, and support for affected communities.
Manchester’s diverse, globally connected community—a microcosm of our interconnected world—now faces the challenge of healing, unity, and resilience in the aftermath of a tragic act of violence.
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