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This is a report on a tragic and serious incident that occurred in Manchester, England.
A deadly car-ramming and stabbing attack took place outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in the Crumpsall district of Manchester, on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Here are the key details reported by authorities:
- Victims: Two Jewish men were killed in the attack. They were identified as:
- Adrian Daulby, 53, a congregant.
- Melvin Cravitz, 66, a security guard/worshipper.
- Tragically, police have stated that Adrian Daulby appears to have been accidentally shot by a police officer while he and others were heroically attempting to block the attacker from entering the synagogue.
- Three other people were seriously injured.
- The Attack: The assailant drove a car into pedestrians outside the synagogue and then began stabbing people. Quick action by security guards and worshippers prevented the attacker from gaining access to the main building where services were underway.
- The Suspect: The attacker was identified as Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, a British citizen of Syrian descent. He was shot dead by armed police within minutes of their arrival.
- He was reportedly wearing a vest that appeared to be an explosive device, but it was later confirmed to be a fake.
- Police are investigating the assault as a terrorist incident and believe the attacker may have been influenced by extreme Islamist ideology.
- The suspect was reportedly on bail for an alleged rape at the time of the attack.
- Investigation: Counterterrorism police are leading the probe. Several other people have been arrested in connection with the attack on suspicion of preparing or committing acts of terrorism. The incident has been widely condemned by UK and international political and religious leaders.