Terror on Yom Kippur: Synagogue Attack in England Shocks Nation
In a shocking attack in England, an assailant rammed a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard near a synagogue on Yom Kippur, resulting in two deaths. The suspect was shot by police amidst fears of further threats. The attack has heightened tensions and fears within the Jewish community.
An assailant's attack on pedestrians and a security guard near a synagogue in England on Yom Kippur resulted in two fatalities, prompting concerns and fear across the nation. British police confirmed the suspect was shot but could not verify his death due to potential threats of suspicious devices in his possession.
The incident unfolded at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester where the attacker drove a car into the crowd before stabbing a security guard. Police response was swift following a witness account of the assault. Concerns mounted as a bomb disposal unit checked for hidden threats.
This attack, occurring on the Jewish calendar's holiest day, has intensified fear among the Jewish community, prompting increased security measures nationwide, as noted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and supported by King Charles. This comes amid a backdrop of rising antisemitism and a history of extremist attacks in the UK.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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