Tragedy at Heaton Park: Yom Kippur Attack on Manchester Synagogue
A terrorist incident in Manchester on Yom Kippur resulted in two deaths and a suspect shot by police. The attack at Heaton Park Synagogue involved stabbing and a car ramming. Authorities have arrested two suspects, and the event is being treated as a counter-terrorism incident.
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A shocking terrorist incident unfolded at the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester during the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, resulting in the tragic deaths of two individuals. Greater Manchester Police responded swiftly to the scene, where a stabbing and car attack left multiple injuries.
The Metropolitan Police's Counter-Terrorism Command has made two arrests, classifying the attack as a counter-terrorism investigation. Images from social media showed the suspect with suspicious items strapped to his waist, prompting the dispatch of a bomb disposal squad.
UK leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Royal Family, have expressed their shock and condemnation. Police have deployed additional resources to synagogues nationwide to ensure the community's safety on this distressing day.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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