Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:23pm on 02 Oct 2025,Thursday International
Eyewitnesses described scenes of shock and fear after a terror attack at the Heaton Park synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, on Yom Kippur. Greater Manchester Police said two people were killed and three seriously injured when a car rammed pedestrians before the attacker began stabbing. The suspect was shot dead by armed police. Witnesses reported hearing “bang, bang,” sirens, and seeing chaos outside the synagogue. Locals said children and elderly were present early in the prayers, making the attack “horrendous.” Community members expressed fear and sadness, saying antisemitic hatred has been rising. Extra police have been deployed to protect synagogues nationwide. (PC: Reuters)
