URGENT: Manchester Synagogue Under Attack, Multiple Injuries Reported

BREAKING NEWS: Manchester Synagogue Under Attack, Multiple Injuries Reported Two people have been killed and three others seriously injured in a car ramming and stabbing attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in north Manchester. The incident occurred on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar. Eyewitnesses describe the scene as "horrendous" with police shooting dead the suspect, identified as 35-year-old British citizen Jihad Al-Shamie of Syrian descent, at the scene. Police were called to reports of a car driving towards members of the public and a man stabbed at 09:31 BST on Thursday. The attack is being treated as a terror incident by police, who responded quickly to the scene, arriving within seven minutes and declaring a major incident. This is a developing story with ongoing updates expected. The synagogue was packed with worshippers observing Yom Kippur, and it's understood that immediate bravery from those present helped prevent further harm. The injured are receiving medical attention at nearby hospitals, while police continue to investigate the motive behind the attack. This is Maia Davies reporting live from Manchester. We will bring you further updates as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*