Heaton park synagogue attack

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Armed Police officers stand by emergency vehicles outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, north Manchester, on October 2, 2025, following an attack at the synagogue. (Image: Getty)

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Emergency services at the scene at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation terorr attack in Manchester (Image: Getty)

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria visit the scene of the attack near the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue (Image: Getty).

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Polanski says Government is ‘an active participant in the murdering of the Palestinians’, in conference speech

The Green leader also described the Heaton Park terror attack as ‘horrific’

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October 3, 2025 14:40

Green Party leader Zack Polanski delivers his speech at his party's annual conference (Photo: Getty)

EXCLUSIVE: Father of Manchester shul attacker posted gushing praise for Hamas terrorists on October 7

Faraj Al-Shamie said the Hamas fighters who stormed Israel were ‘men of God’

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Faraj Al-Shamie, the father of the Manchester synagogue attacker, has posted in support of Hamas (Photo: Facebook)

CST inundated with volunteer applicants following Manchester attack in community show of ‘resilience and strength’

Donations have also poured in, including from many non-Jewish members of the public

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October 3, 2025 13:53

The CST provides security for the Jewish community

Green Party leader Zack Polanski grilled over deputy Mothin Ali’s inflammatory October 7 comments

Justin Webb challenged the leader on the Today programme over Mothin Ali’s suitability for office

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Green Party leader Zack Polanski (Image: Getty).

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Manchester’s synagogue attack must be a national wake-up call

This atrocity is the bitter fruit of a culture that demonises Israel and tolerates Jew-hatred. The community must stand united – government must finally act to confront it

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October 3, 2025 13:18

Armed police officers stand with their weapons inside a Police cordon near Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, north Manchester, on October 2, 2025, following the terror attack. (Image: Getty)

Vigil for victims of Heaton Park terrorist attack to be held this afternoon in Manchester

It will take place in north Manchester

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October 3, 2025 13:04

CST call for more police in Jewish areas after Manchester terror attack

Board President Phil Rosenberg asks Palestine protesters to ‘fall back’ in wake of Yom Kippur tragedy

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October 3, 2025 12:26

CST hero among those seriously injured in Manchester terror attack

Three people remain in hospital following the attack

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October 3, 2025 12:07

An armed police officer stands near the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, north Manchester (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Our protest will go ahead as planned’: Organisers of pro-Palestine Action rally defy police plea to postpone after Manchester attack

The Met requested a delay to the latest in a series of demonstrations in support of the proscribed group after resources were stretched thin by the terror attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation

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(Illustrative) Supporters of Palestine Action protest outside ACC Liverpool during the Labour Conference 2025 on September 28, 2025 in Liverpool, England (Image: Getty)

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Heaton park synagogue attack

Obsession with Israel has crossed a line – and built up to Thursday’s attack

David Lammy booed and heckled with chants of ‘shame’ as he addresses distraught Manchester Jewish community

As head of London police, mark my words: you are not alone

Kemi Badenoch: We have allowed antisemitism to fester on our streets

Starmer: Palestine protesters should ‘respect the grief of British Jews this week’

Does our community really have a future in this country?

‘Jewish blood on his hands’: Apprentice star blames Netanyahu for Manchester synagogue attack

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