Deadly Synagogue Attack Shocks Northern England on Yom Kippur
Deadly Synagogue Attack Shocks Northern England on Yom Kippur
A horrific attack outside an Orthodox synagogue in northern England on Thursday, the holiest day of the Jewish year, has left two people dead and three wounded. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that an assailant drove a car into a crowd gathered for Yom Kippur services before exiting the vehicle and beginning to stab victims.
Officers swiftly responded to the scene, ultimately shooting and killing the suspect. Authorities initially faced delays in confirming the suspect’s death due to concerns he may have been carrying explosives. The incident unfolded on the solemn Day of Atonement, casting a pall over the Jewish community in the region.
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