Two people killed in suspected terror attack outside UK synagogue; suspect also dead after being shot 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 know today's horrifying attack, on the Jewish community's holiest day, will have caused significant shock and fear throughout all of our communities. "We are grateful to the member of the public whose quick response to what they witnessed allowed our swift action, and as a result the offender was prevented from"

""We can confirm three people have died, including the offender, who was shot by GMP Firearms officers.""

At Middleton Road, Crumpsall a car was driven into members of the public and a man was stabbed outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. Firearms officers shot dead a man who is believed to be the offender; police could not confirm his status earlier due to safety concerns from suspicious items on his person. Police declared Plato, the code-word for a marauding terror attack, and urged people to avoid the area while officers remain deployed across key local sites. A witness's quick response prevented the offender from entering the synagogue. Police reported a loud noise as specialist resources gained entry to the suspect's vehicle as a precaution.

Read at Irish Independent