BREAKING NEWS: Manchester Synagogue Under Attack, Multiple Victims Feared
Two Jewish people have been killed and four others seriously injured in a car ramming and stabbing attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in north Manchester. The attack occurred on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Police responded to reports of a car driving towards members of the public and a man stabbed at 09:31 BST on Thursday. Officers arrived within seven minutes and shot dead the suspect at 09:38.
The synagogue was packed with worshippers at the time of the attack, which is being treated as a terror incident by police. The identity of the attacker has been confirmed, but it has not been released to the public.
Eyewitnesses describe chaos and panic as the attack unfolded. Police have secured the scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*
