Two dead in Manchester synagogue attack, with suspect also believed to have been killed - police

Members of the public react as they gather near the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, where multiple were injured after stabbing and car attack on Yom Kippur, on October 2, 2025

Summary

Two people have died after a car and stabbing attack at a synagogue in Manchester - here's what we know so far

A third person - thought to be the suspect - is believed to be dead after being shot by police

Police say the suspect's condition cannot be confirmed due to "suspicious items on his person", with a bomb disposal unit at the scene

"Get back, he has a bomb!" Footage from the scene shows police warning members of the public - with a picture showing a man with items round his waist

Three other members of the public are in a serious condition, with police saying a "large number of people" were worshipping at the synagogue - today is Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar

Police were called to the Heaton Park Synagogue at 09:31BST by someone who saw a car being driven at members of the public, and one man stabbed

One witness tells the BBC the police gave the suspect "a couple of warnings - he didn't listen so they opened fire"

Keir Starmer has ended a trip to Denmark early, and says there will be extra police deployed at synagogues across the country

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx2703lnww4t