Overview

• Greater Manchester Police say a car was driven at pedestrians and a man was stabbed outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Crumpsall at about 9:31 a.m.
• Firearms officers opened fire at 9:38 a.m. and shot a man believed to be the offender after a witness alert helped prevent entry to the synagogue.
• Two members of the public have been confirmed dead, with others injured, including reports of three in serious condition after an initial count of four wounded.
• Police have not confirmed the suspect’s death due to a possible device on his person, and a bomb disposal unit remains on scene.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer is returning to chair a Cobra meeting as synagogues and hospitals increase security and the Community Security Trust coordinates with police on the response.