A vehicle and knife assault outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester claimed two lives and injured four, authorities confirmed. The attack unfolded on Yom Kippur as worshippers gathered for prayers.
Police responded after receiving reports of a car striking pedestrians. The assailant then allegedly exited the vehicle and stabbed people in the vicinity before being shot dead by officers. Investigators declared the incident a terrorist attack and arrested multiple suspects on suspicion of related offenses.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer cut short a trip abroad to return and lead an emergency crisis meeting. In his statement, he said he would increase security measures to protect the Jewish community and vowed to hold the perpetrators accountable.