Manchester Synagogue Attack Kills Two; Counter-Terror Response

On Yom Kippur, a suspected vehicle-ramming and stabbing occurred outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, killing at least two people and seriously injuring several others. Witnesses said a car crashed into the synagogue gates and a man began stabbing people while congregants barricaded themselves; reports variably list three to four wounded. Armed officers shot a man believed to be the attacker; BBC-verified footage appears to show police firing after warnings that the suspect had a bomb, and a bomb disposal unit was deployed because of suspicious items. Greater Manchester Police declared a major incident, authorities activated a national counter-terrorism response, and investigations are ongoing. Prime Minister Keir Starmer returned to London, condemned the “horrific” attack and ordered increased security at synagogues; King Charles III, Mayor Andy Burnham and others expressed shock and praised first responders.