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‘Shocked but not surprised’: British Jews ‘saw synagogue terror attack coming’

‘This attack was sadly something we feared was coming’ the Board of Deputies and JLC said in a joint statement

By Katie Grant

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October 2, 2025 21:04

Rabbi Daniel Walker (third left, dressed in white), who leads Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation, stands among armed police officers as they talk with members of the Jewish community outside the shul following the terror attack on Yom Kippur (Photo: Getty)

Christian and Muslim community leaders express 'solidarity' with ‘Jewish neighbours’ in Manchester

‘Such acts of violence have no place in our city,’ the Bishop of Manchester said

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

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October 2, 2025 20:12

The Bishop of Manchester, the Right Reverend Dr David Walker (Photo: Church of England)

Prime Minister Starmer to do ‘everything in my power’ to protect Jewish community following Manchester terror attack

This morning’s attack was against ‘Jews because they are Jews’, Starmer said

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

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October 2, 2025 19:10

Prime Minister Starmer to do ‘everything in my power’ to protect Jewish community following Manchester terror attack

Synagogue security and worshippers praised for ‘immediate bravery’ in the face of Manchester attacker

The chief constable of Greater Manchester Police said their actions, combined with the police’s fast response, stopped the terrorist gaining entry to the building

By Katie Grant

1 min read

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October 2, 2025 15:35

Greater Manchester Police chief constable Stephen Watson speaks to members of the media following the attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall (Photo: Getty)

Police declare Manchester synagogue attack terror incident

Two people have been arrested in connection with the Yom Kippur attack which has left two people dead

By Jane Prinsley

1 min read

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October 2, 2025 15:01

Emergency services at the scene of an incident at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, where police have shot a suspect after several people were stabbed and a car was driven at members of the public (Photo: Getty)

Keep doors shut and don’t gather outside shul, Jewish community urged after Manchester attack

Two people have been confirmed dead following a car ramming and stabbing at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester on Yom Kippur

By Jane Prinsley

1 min read

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October 2, 2025 13:28

Congregants and members of the public gather with police after the attack at Manchester's Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue (Photo: Getty Images)

By Stephen Pollard

Manchester was always coming –authorities have let Jew-haters roam free

We know nothing yet of the attacker’s identity. But we know everything about the climate that made this atrocity possible: years of antisemitism on Britain’s streets, tolerated until it turned deadly today

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October 2, 2025 12:14

Members of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester and Police officers following a stabbing and car attack on Yom Kippur, on October 2, 2025 (Image: Getty)

Police shot killer as he was trying to break into Manchester synagogue, says eyewitness

Police were forced to shoot the attacker twice, says delivery driver

By Orlando Radice

2 min read

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October 2, 2025 12:11

Still from video - taken by a passer-by - of the moment police shot the attacker (Image X)

By Stephen Pollard

Manchester was always coming –authorities let Jew-haters roam free

We know nothing yet of the attacker’s identity. But we know everything about the climate that made this atrocity possible: years of antisemitism on Britain’s streets, tolerated until it turned deadly today

1 min read

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October 2, 2025 12:04

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

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

CST hero among those seriously injured in Manchester terror attack

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Manchester terror attack victim sustained gunshot wound from weapon fired by police, GMP confirm

I saw the Manchester attack unfold. How we respond shows who we are as a society

Chief Rabbi’s ‘heart shattered’ by Manchester synagogue terror attack

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Police declare Manchester synagogue attack terror incident

Keep doors shut and don’t gather outside shul, Jewish community urged after Manchester attack

Manchester was always coming –authorities have let Jew-haters roam free

Police shot killer as he was trying to break into Manchester synagogue, says eyewitness

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

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

CST hero among those seriously injured in Manchester terror attack

Yesterday in Manchester, the intifada was globalised

Manchester terror attack victim sustained gunshot wound from weapon fired by police, GMP confirm

I saw the Manchester attack unfold. How we respond shows who we are as a society

Chief Rabbi’s ‘heart shattered’ by Manchester synagogue terror attack

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‘Shocked but not surprised’: British Jews ‘saw synagogue terror attack coming’

Christian and Muslim community leaders express 'solidarity' with ‘Jewish neighbours’ in Manchester

Prime Minister Starmer to do ‘everything in my power’ to protect Jewish community following Manchester terror attack

Synagogue security and worshippers praised for ‘immediate bravery’ in the face of Manchester attacker

Police declare Manchester synagogue attack terror incident

Keep doors shut and don’t gather outside shul, Jewish community urged after Manchester attack

Manchester was always coming –authorities have let Jew-haters roam free

Police shot killer as he was trying to break into Manchester synagogue, says eyewitness

Manchester was always coming –authorities let Jew-haters roam free