Summary
An attack occurred at the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, resulting in two deaths and four injuries. The attacker was shot dead by police. Sir Keir Starmer condemned the attack and returned early from a summit to address the situation.
Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer called the attack "horrific" and returned to the UK from a summit in Denmark to manage the situation.
- Two people died, and four others were hospitalized due to the attack.
- The attacker was shot and killed by police.
- The attack took place on Yom Kippur, a significant day in the Jewish calendar.
- King Charles III and other leaders expressed shock and sadness over the incident.
- The Israeli embassy in the UK is working with the Manchester Jewish community for support.
- Heavy police presence is reported in central London to protect synagogues.
- Community leaders called for unity and condemned the violence.
