Manchester synagogue terror attack timeline - how tragedy unfolded as knifeman shot dead in seven minutes

A tragic incident occurred this morning outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester during Yom Kippur. Police were called at 9.31am after a member of the public reported a car driven towards people, with firearms officers arriving just three minutes later. The suspect was shot and killed after attacking a security guard and several others with a knife, leading to the deaths of two members of the public and three others injured seriously.

Witness Chava Lewin described the chaos as people barricaded doors and residents were in shock. A large cordon was established, and security measures across Manchester were heightened. The suspect was reportedly believed to have had an explosive device, although its viability hasn’t been confirmed. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed his horror at the attack, deeming it especially horrific due to its timing on a significant Jewish holiday. A timeline of events details the quick police response and subsequent updates throughout the day, including a loud bang from the suspect’s vehicle due to safety precautions taken by bomb disposal teams.

Read the full article at Manchester Evening News