Manchester Synagogue Terror Attack Kills Two, Injures Several on Yom Kippur

A terror attack occurred at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, where a knifeman drove a car into pedestrians before launching a stabbing spree. Two members of the Jewish community were killed, and three others were seriously injured; the attacker was shot dead by police within seven minutes of the initial emergency call. Authorities initially believed the suspect wore an explosive device, but it was later confirmed to be non-viable. The attack has intensified fears amid rising antisemitic incidents in the UK, linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, prompting government security measures including increased police patrols and a £70 million security fund. Eyewitnesses described heroic efforts by synagogue members to barricade doors and prevent the attacker from entering. The incident has sparked broader discussions about the sources of antisemitism in the UK and the government's response to community safety concerns.