An incident occurred Thursday in Manchester, resulting in multiple injuries and the death of a suspect. According to police reports, an individual drove a vehicle toward a group of people outside a synagogue in the Crumpsall area. A separate stabbing incident also took place. Four individuals sustained injuries as a result of the events.
The suspect was reportedly shot at the synagogue during the incident. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, stated that the suspect is presumed dead, although this has not yet been formally confirmed. Police have not released information regarding a potential motive for the attack.
The incident unfolded on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, a time when many worshippers attend synagogues and observe a fast. Emergency services declared the situation a major incident, dispatching additional personnel to support police efforts and provide medical assistance to the injured.
Mayor Burnham confirmed that the immediate threat has subsided, advising the public to avoid the area. He commended the rapid and effective response of emergency services and the Greater Manchester Police. Investigations are ongoing.
