Police have reported that a disturbing incident unfolded outside a synagogue in North Manchester, leaving four people injured. According to Greater Manchester Police, the chaos began when a car was intentionally driven at bystanders, followed by a man being stabbed.
Authorities received a distress call from a witness at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall just after 9:30 a.m. Prompt response from paramedics at 9:41 a.m. helped to attend to the four injured individuals, a result of both the car attack and stabbing.
In a swift turn of events, firearms officers fired shots shortly after, targeting and neutralizing the suspected assailant. The injured victims are currently receiving medical care, and the public is advised to steer clear of the area as law enforcement manages the aftermath.
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, assured the public that the immediate threat has been contained, providing a sense of relief amidst the tension. This alarming incident coincided with Yom Kippur, a significant day for the Jewish community, adding an extra layer of concern to the situation.