By Katie Boyden
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Four members of the public have been left injured after a car was driven into a crowd of people outside of a synagogue in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police were called to the scene at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue at 9.31am and declared a major incident six minutes after.
One man, who is believed to be the suspect, has been shot by firearms officers. His condition is not yet known.
Streets surrounding the synagogue has been cordoned off with more police cars and vans, sirens blaring, racing down neighbouring roads.
Video shared on social media appeared to show police officers pointing guns at someone laying on the ground, which them shouting ‘get back’ and ‘move on’.
The incident has taken place during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism and often referred to as the Day of Atonement.
The Community Security Trust, which monitors antisemitism in the UK, has branded it as ‘an appalling attack on the holiest day of the Jewish year.’
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October 2, 2025 11:25 am PICTURED: Bomb disposal team and counter-terror police at the scene Katie Boyden Latest pictures from the scene on Middleton Road this morning show a bomb disposal team and counter-terror police have been called to the scene.
A bomb disposal unit at the scene (Picture: William Lailey/SWNS)
This officer is part of a counter-terror team, identified by the details on their sleeve (Picture: William Lailey/SWNS)
October 2, 2025 11:20 am Prime minister flying back from Copenhagen early over synagogue attack Katie Boyden Keir Starmer is returning early from a trip in Copenhagen in response to the attack outside a synagogue in Greater Manchester.He had been at a meeting of the European Political Community, but he has left early to return to the UK.Sir Keir is set to hold an emergency COBRA meeting once he returns to London this afternoon.
October 2, 2025 11:16 am Home Secretary ‘horrified’ by synagogue attack Katie Boyden Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said she is ‘horrified’ by the news of the synagogue attack in Greater Manchester this morning.I am horrified by the news of an attack at a synagogue in Manchester today, on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. My first thoughts are with the victims, our brave police and emergency services. I am being kept updated by @gmpolice. I urge people to follow the advice of…— Shabana Mahmood MP (@ShabanaMahmood) October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025 11:16 am Greater Manchester Mayor Andy says suspect ‘believed to be dead’ Katie Boyden Andy Burham has told BBC Radio Manchester that ‘it is believed’ the suspect has died, but this has not yet been confirmed by police.
October 2, 2025 11:10 am Keir Starmer ‘appalled’ by attack on Crumpsall synagogue Katie Boyden The prime minister has said he is ‘appalled’ by the attack on a synagogue in Greater Manchester this morning.Sir Keir has Jewish family members, including his wife, and their two children are being brought up in the Jewish heritage and culture.I’m appalled by the attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall.The fact that this has taken place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, makes it all the more horrific.My thoughts are with the loved ones of all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency…— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025 11:07 am Incident branded ‘appalling attack on the holiest day of the Jewish year’ Katie Boyden The Community Security Trust, which monitors antisemitism in the UK, said: ‘CST is working with police and the local Jewish community following a serious incident at a synagogue in north Manchester.‘This appears to be an appalling attack on the holiest day of the Jewish year. ‘We thank the GMP officers and synagogue security who responded immediately to deal with the incident.’Dave Rich, from the Trust, said Yom Kippur is similar to Christmas Day for Christians.He added: ‘Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year.‘It’s a very solemn day and synagogues across the country will be full throughout the day.‘There’s always a significant security operation in place between police and CST across the Jewish community on all major Jewish festivals.’
October 2, 2025 11:04 am Video shows armed police appearing to shoot person on the ground Katie Boyden A graphic video shared on social media appears to show armed police officers aiming guns at someone laying on the ground outside the synagogue.Officers shout at onlookers to ‘get back’ and ‘move on’, with one appearing to say: ‘He has a bomb, go away.’The person on the ground is seen trying to stand up before the sound of a gunshot is heard and they fell back to the ground.Another person was seen lying on the ground outside the synagogue gates in a pool of blood near their head.
October 2, 2025 10:58 am Footage shows emergency services at the scene Katie Boyden
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October 2, 2025 10:51 am Emergency services at the scene Katie Boyden These are some of the first pictures emerging from the scene of the major incident unfolding in Manchester this morning.
Police and first responders outside the synagogue (Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Story Picture Agency)
Paramedics wearing helmets and body armour (Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)
October 2, 2025 10:50 am Greater Manchester Police say car was driven into members of the public, suspect shot Katie Boyden Greater Manchester Police has issued a statement on X. They have said: ‘We’re responding to an incident outside a synagogue on Middleton Road in Manchester.‘Police were called to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, on Middleton Road, Crumpsall, at 9.31am by a member of the public, stating he had witnessed a car being driven towards members of the public, & 1 man had been stabbed.‘Shots were fired by Greater Manchester Police firearms officers at 9.38am. One man has been shot, believed to be the offender.‘Paramedics arrived at the scene at 9.41 and are tending to members of the public, currently four members of the public with injuries caused by both the vehicle and stab wounds. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area while the police continue to deal with the incident.’
October 2, 2025 10:48 am Full statement from ambulance service Katie Boyden North West Ambulance Service said: ‘Following reports of an incident on Middleton Road in Crumpsall, the trust has dispatched resources to the scene.‘We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services.‘Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.’
October 2, 2025 10:42 am Greater Manchester Police say car was driven into members of the public, suspect shot Katie Storey Greater Manchester Police has issued a statement on X. They have said: ‘We’re responding to an incident outside a synagogue on Middleton Road in Manchester.‘Police were called to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, on Middleton Road, Crumpsall, at 9.31am by a member of the public, stating he had witnessed a car being driven towards members of the public, & 1 man had been stabbed.‘Shots were fired by Greater Manchester Police firearms officers at 9.38am. One man has been shot, believed to be the offender.‘Paramedics arrived at the scene at 9.41 and are tending to members of the public, currently four members of the public with injuries caused by both the vehicle and stab wounds. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area while the police continue to deal with the incident.’
October 2, 2025 10:46 am Manchester mayor tells locals to avoid the area Katie Boyden Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has told BBC Radio Manchester that the incident is ‘serious’.He added: ‘At the same time, I can give some assurance that the immediate danger appears to be over.’Mr Burnham has advised locals to avoid the area.
October 2, 2025 10:42 am Police on scene after reported stabbing at synagogue Katie Boyden Police are at the scene of a reported stabbing at a synagogue in the area of Crumpsall in Greater Manchester.Greater Manchester Police said it was called to an incident early on Thursday morning.North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said resources had been sent to the scene.In a statement, NWAS said: ‘Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.’
