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Heaton park synagogue attack

Manchester Jewish day centre evacuated after ‘suspicious substance’ found

Incident eventually found to be a false alarm – but community remains on high alert

By JC Reporter

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Armed Police and emergency responders gather near the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue following the terror attack on Yom Kippur, on October 2, 2025 (Image: Getty)
Jihad Al-Shamie launched a terror attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester last Thursday (Image: X/ David Atherton)
Terrorism

Manchester synagogue attacker had three wives and pledged allegiance to ISIS in 999 call

By Jamie Shapiro

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Faraj Al-Shamie celebrated the birth of his grandson with a post on Facebook
Heaton park synagogue attack

Neighbours allegedly reported Heaton Park attacker to police years before he carried out the terror attack in Manchester

By Daniel Ben-David

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The new Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally giving her first address at Canterbury Cathedral (Image: Getty)
Christianity

New Archbishop of Canterbury condemns antisemitism in her first address

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read
Emergency services at the scene at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation terorr attack in Manchester (Image: Getty)
Heaton park synagogue attack

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

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read
A family embrace on the street following the terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester on October 2, 2025 (Image: Getty)
Josh Aronson

By Josh Aronson

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

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Melvin Cravitz, 66, died during the Yom Kippur terror attack
Heaton park synagogue attack

Two Manchester synagogue attack victims named

By Katie Grant

1 min read

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

By Katie Grant

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October 2, 2025 21:18
The UK's Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis (Photo: Getty)

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

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)

Synagogue attacker named as Jihad Al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian descent

By JC Reporter

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October 2, 2025 20:24
The attacker as he was trying to get into the shul

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

By Daniel Ben-David

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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

By Daniel Ben-David

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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

By Katie Grant

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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

By Jane Prinsley

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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)
Stephen Pollard

By Stephen Pollard

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

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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)
Stephen Pollard

By Stephen Pollard

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

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October 2, 2025 12:04
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)
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