Tragedy Strikes Manchester Synagogue on Yom Kippur

A terrorist incident at Manchester's Heaton Park Synagogue resulted in two fatalities and several injuries on Yom Kippur. The attacker, shot dead by police, drove a car into the public and attacked people with a knife. The incident led to heightened security across UK synagogues.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 02-10-2025 20:08 IST | Created: 02-10-2025 20:08 IST
Tragedy Strikes Manchester Synagogue on Yom Kippur
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Manchester witnessed a tragic terrorist incident at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur, leaving two dead and several injured.

The attacker, armed with a knife, also drove his car into the public as police declared the incident a 'major' and 'terrorist' attack.

This has prompted the UK government to elevate security across all synagogues in the country as the investigation continues.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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