UK Home Secretary Condemns 'Un-British' Clashes After Synagogue Attack
The UK Home Secretary criticized violent protests following a terror attack at a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur, labeling them 'fundamentally un-British.' The incident left two dead and prompted protests in London. Prime Minister Starmer returned early from Denmark, condemning the attack and pledging increased security for Jewish communities.
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In the wake of a terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, the UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has denounced the subsequent protests in London as 'fundamentally un-British.' The clashes led to 40 arrests and have been linked to heightened tensions over the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Thursday's attack in northern England saw two fatalities, including the assailant, Jihad Al-Shamie, who was shot by police. Greater Manchester Police provided further details, confirming the victims' identities and noting that three others sustained serious injuries. The attacker, wearing a fake suicide vest, attempted to force entry into the synagogue.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer cut short a diplomatic trip to express solidarity with the Jewish community, pledging a visible police presence to ensure their safety. He condemned the attack as the work of a 'vile individual' and stressed the need to combat antisemitism.
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