Two people are dead after an attack near a synagogue in Manchester. Police say the man who did it is also believed to be dead. He was shot by officers.
The attack happened on Thursday morning. A car was driven toward people. A man also had a knife and stabbed people.
Police arrived quickly. They told the man to stop. When he did not listen, they shot him.
The situation was dangerous. Police thought the man might have a bomb. A bomb disposal team came to the scene. People heard a loud explosion later.
Three other people were hurt. They are in the hospital in serious condition.
The attack happened on Yom Kippur. This is the holiest day of the year for Jewish people. Many people were at the synagogue for prayer.
The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said he was very sad about the attack. He is coming back from a trip early. He will lead an emergency government meeting.
He said more police will be sent to synagogues across the country to keep people safe.
A person who saw the attack spoke to the BBC. He said he saw a man with a knife. He said police warned the man before they shot him.
The area around the synagogue is closed. Police are still there, investigating what happened.
श्रवण कुमार ओड़ जालोर जिले के सक्रिय पत्रकार और सामाजिक विषयों पर लिखने वाले लेखक हैं। वे “जालोर न्यूज़” के माध्यम से जनहित, संस्कृति और स्थानीय मुद्दों को उजागर करते हैं। उनकी पत्रकारिता का उद्देश्य है—सच दिखाना और समाज की आवाज़ बनना।
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