CST hero among those seriously injured in Manchester terror attack

“We pray for his continuing recovery and salute the courage of all those who helped stop the terrorist from getting into the shul.

“We will keep doing all we can in the protection of our community and thank all of those who support us in doing so.”

The announcement comes as the CST continues to urge members of the Jewish community to take extra precautions in the wake of the attack, including keeping synagogue doors closed and avoiding congregating in groups outside. They have also called for increased police presence outside synagogues and in Jewish areas.

Gardner went on: “I said after October 7 that I did not believe in reassurance, because it sounds like a magic wand that nothing will happen. Instead, I gave you my assurance that CST would do everything in our power to keep Jews safe so as to encourage strength and resilience.”

Two of the victims of the attack – including one of the deceased – are understood to have been shot by police through the door of the synagogue as they were guarding the shul.

Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson said one of the two people killed appeared to have "suffered a wound consistent with a gunshot injury" - although it is not clear if this was the cause of death.

Another of the three victims currently in hospital also "suffered a gunshot wound", but this is "not life-threatening"

Both of those who sustained gunshot wounds were believed to have been "close together behind the synagogue door".

The suspect, Jihad Al-Shamie, was not in possession of a firearm.

As a result, the two victims' gunshot injuries "may sadly have been sustained as a tragic and unforeseen consequence of the urgently required action taken by my officers", Watson said.