An incident occurred on Thursday morning outside a Jewish prayer site in the northern Manchester area of the UK. A car reportedly struck several people. Following the initial collision, the driver exited the vehicle and stabbed a young man. Responding officers instructed the suspect to surrender, but he refused. Police subsequently shot the suspect, taking him into custody. It’s believed the attacker injured more than four individuals in the incident, with two fatalities confirmed after treatment. The two fatalities are believed to be the individuals who were stabbed.
Police were alerted to the incident at the Heaton Park Hebrew Assembly (prayer site) in the Crumpsall area of northern Manchester on Thursday morning. The complainant reported that a car had struck several people. Afterward, the suspect exited the vehicle and stabbed a young man. Police arrived at the scene and attempted to apprehend the suspect, but he resisted. Police shot and apprehended the suspect. All injured individuals were taken to private hospitals, where two died during treatment. The remaining injured individuals are in critical condition.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed the incident on the social media platform X, stating that they received an emergency call at 9:31 AM. The report indicated a car driving towards people and a stabbing. Police responded within minutes, arriving at the scene and shooting the suspect. Two individuals who were stabbed by the suspect died during treatment.
Following the incident, the local Jewish community is in a state of fear. A large police presence has been deployed to ensure the area’s security. Police are currently investigating the suspect’s background to determine the motive behind the attack. Police have stated that the suspect is Muslim but have not released his identity. Further information will be provided after the investigation.
Following the attack, questions have been raised regarding the security of religious sites in Britain. Police have urged people to avoid spreading rumors and to report any suspicious activities immediately. Police are currently speaking with Jewish community leaders and others, assuring them of their safety.
