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Four Injured in Stabbing Outside Manchester Synagogue, Police Say Threat Contained

Police are investigating motive after the Yom Kippur attack near Heaton Park.

Overview

  • Greater Manchester Police were called at 9:31 a.m. to the Heaton Park congregation on Middleton Road in the Crumpsall area.
  • Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham described the episode as grave and said there were no further imminent dangers following the police response.
  • Officials and media reports indicate the attacker may be dead, a status that remains unconfirmed by authorities.
  • A witness reported a car drove toward people before an individual exited the vehicle and stabbed someone outside the synagogue.
  • Four people were injured in the incident as police continue inquiries into any terrorist link or other motive.