Following a car ramming and stabbing at a synagogue in Manchester, a man was shot in the incident. This morning, a significant event occurred at the Heaton Park synagogue, prompting the deployment of numerous officers, including armed police personnel.
The assault coincided with the celebration of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar when worshippers gather at synagogues for prayers. In response to a report from a member of the public witnessing a man driving towards pedestrians at 9:31 am, Greater Manchester Police swiftly arrived at the scene and engaged the attacker by 9:38 am.
According to police reports, four individuals sustained injuries, with only one injury attributed to the stabbing. The suspect’s current condition remains undisclosed, although reports suggest he is alive, as per the Manchester Evening News. The police categorized the incident as a PLATO event, indicating a potential terrorism link, yet official confirmation is pending.
A spokesperson for GMP stated, “We are addressing an occurrence outside a synagogue on Middleton Road in Manchester. Police responded to a call at 9:31 am reporting a vehicle driving towards the public and a stabbing incident.” Subsequently, GMP declared a major incident at 9:37 am and police officers fired shots at 9:38 am, injuring the suspected offender.
“Paramedics arrived at 9:41 am to attend to four individuals with injuries from vehicular impact and stab wounds,” the statement continued. “As the police continue managing the situation, the public is advised to avoid the area.”
Political figures like Sir Keir Starmer and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham have expressed their concerns over the attack, emphasizing the severity of the event, especially given its occurrence on Yom Kippur. Mayor Burnham commended the swift and effective response of GMP and local security in resolving the incident.
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