Three dead in Manchester synagogue ‘terrorist’ attack, including suspect: U.K. police; two arrests made
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed three fatalities following a violent incident at a synagogue during Yom Kippur observations. Authorities have made two additional arrests as investigations continue into what is being treated as a terrorist attack.
A violent attack at a synagogue in Manchester has resulted in three deaths, including the individual identified by police as the primary suspect. The incident occurred during Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which stands as the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar and typically sees large gatherings for prayer.
U.K. law enforcement officials have launched a major counter-terrorism investigation following the event. In addition to the death of the suspect, police confirmed that two other individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the incident as they work to determine the full scope of the plot.
Security cordons remain in place around the scene while forensic teams conduct their investigation. Local authorities have increased patrols around religious sites across the region to provide reassurance to the community during the holiday period. Source: News report.
