Overview

• Greater Manchester Police were called at 9:31 a.m. to Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Crumpsall after reports of a car driven at pedestrians and a stabbing, prompting a major incident declaration and activation of Operation Plato.
• Police have confirmed the suspect is deceased after firearms officers opened fire at 9:38 a.m., following earlier caution due to suspicious items reported on his person.
• Two members of the public are confirmed dead, three others are in serious condition, and paramedics began treating victims within minutes of the attack.
• Bomb-disposal teams remain on scene conducting checks after witnesses and verified video suggested the attacker appeared to have a device or vest with wires.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening a COBRA meeting, police have reinforced security at synagogues nationwide, and officers credited a quick-acting witness with helping prevent entry to the synagogue.