UK Synagogue Assault
2 DEAD, MORE INJURED AFTER CAR RAMMING & STABBING
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At the least two folks had been killed outdoors a Manchester, UK synagogue in a car ramming and stabbing assault … carried out on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
Authorities say the Thursday morning assault has left a number of others injured, together with three in severe situation.
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Police say the suspected attacker was shot by cops and is believed to be lifeless — his situation has not been confirmed as a consequence of “suspicious gadgets on his particular person.”
A bomb squad was additionally dispatched to the scene.
In keeping with police, studies got here in of a car driving in the direction of folks and a person holding a knife … as numerous worshippers gathered at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation.
A witness rapidly alerted police, which prevented the attacker from getting into the synagogue.
These contained in the synagogue had been initially saved in place till the rapid space was secured, then evacuated as soon as it was deemed secure, police stated.
The tragedy comes on Yom Kippur … probably the most sacred day in Judaism.
