Two people dead after terror attack at UK synagogue; suspect also shot dead by police

"In response to today's major incident in Crumpsall, a loud noise was heard at the scene as specialist resources gained entry to the suspect's vehicle as a precaution. "There is no risk to the public and ongoing activity in relation to this major incident can be expected as we continue our inquiries. "People are urged to avoid the area and speak to our officers if they have any concerns. We have officers deployed across key sites in the local area. "We can confirm three people have died, including the offender, who was shot by GMP Firearms officers."

"Police said it had "declared Plato" - the code-word used by UK police and emergency services when responding to a "marauding terror attack"."

"A spokesperson praised the "quick response" of a witness to the attack which allowed police to take "swift action" to prevent the offender "from entering the synagogue"."

"We know today's horrifying attack, on the Jewish community's holiest day, will have caused significant shock and fear throughout all of our communities."

A vehicle was driven into members of the public and a man was stabbed outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, north Manchester. Multiple people were injured and three people have died, including the offender who was shot dead by Greater Manchester Police firearms officers. Two additional people have been arrested in connection with the incident as investigators work to confirm the attacker’s identity. Police declared Plato, the code word for a marauding terror attack, urged the public to avoid the area, and noted a loud noise was officers gaining entry to the suspect's vehicle as a precaution.

Read at Irish Independent