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Update from Counter Terrorism Policing following in response to today's incident on Middleton Road, Crumpsall
02/10/2025
The investigation into the attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in north Manchester this morning continues.
We can confirm that three suspects are currently in custody and have been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism. They are two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s.
Scenes remain in place on White House Avenue, Crumpsall and Langley Crescent, Prestwich, which are also linked to the arrests.
We are now able to confirm that, although formal identification is yet to take place, we believe the person responsible for today’s attacks is 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie. He is a British citizen of Syrian descent.
A suspicious device worn by the attacker during the incident has been assessed and was deemed not to be viable.
Based on what we currently know, our records do not show any previous Prevent referrals relating to this individual.
Two innocent men were sadly pronounced dead following the incident.
Three other men remain in hospital with serious injuries. One sustained a stab wound and a second was struck by the car involved in the attack.
The third man later presented himself at hospital with an injury that may have been sustained as officers stopped the attacker.
We are working to formally identify those who have tragically been killed and provide support to their loved ones, in addition to the injured and the wider community.
We are working to understand the motivation behind the attack as the investigation continues.
Head of Counter Terrorism Policing
Laurence Taylor delivering statement
(02.10.2025)
A statement from Head of Counter Terrorism Policing Laurence Taylor (02.10.2025) on the declaration of a terrorist incident in Manchester.
“This morning, an appalling attack took place in Crumpsall, Manchester.
“Two people have died. And the attacker has been shot dead by police. We believe we know their identity but for safety reasons at the scene, we are unable to confirm at this stage. Three other members of the public are in a serious condition.
“Two arrests have been made.
“Based on what we know, Counter Terrorism Policing has declared this as a terrorist incident.
“Our specialist teams are now leading the investigation into what happened at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue and working closely with Greater Manchester Police.
“As we do this, those who have been killed and injured are at the forefront of our minds. As are their families, friends and all of those who love them.
“An attack on our Jewish community, today, on Yom Kippur, is devastating. Communities across the UK who would normally be marking this holy day, are now grieving, and worried about their safety.
“I want to be clear, UK policing is mobilising. And is mobilising fast.
“Police forces are stepping up patrols across the country, at synagogues and Jewish sites and more widely to provide reassurance to all communities who are affected. At Counter Terrorism Policing we are deploying all of our capabilities in response to what has happened, and we have resources from across our network involved.
“We will ensure every piece of intelligence and line of enquiry is interrogated.
“We are also working with the security services to ensure we have a full intelligence picture in the coming hours, days and weeks.
“Following events in Crumpsall today, I would also like to ask the public to remain vigilant.
“Please report anything that doesn’t feel right to police and be alert to what is happening in your own communities.”
Statement from Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson
Main article content
02/10/2025
First and foremost, my thoughts, and those of my officers and staff, are with the families of the loved ones who have been affected by today’s horrific incident, on what is the Jewish community’s holiest day: Yom Kippur.
This has been officially declared as a terrorist incident, and the investigation is now being led by Counter Terrorism Police. As has been confirmed by CT policing, we believe that the identity of the offender has been established but until we are certain of this fact, it is premature to set out this detail. In addition, I can confirm that two other individuals have been arrested in connection with this incident and enquiries are ongoing.
We can confirm that two members of our Jewish community have sadly died as a result of this attack. Following a rapid response, armed officers from Greater Manchester Police intercepted the offender and he was fatally shot by officers, within seven minutes of the initial call.
Four further people remain in hospital, having suffered a variety of serious injuries and their treatment is ongoing and our thoughts remain with them at this time.
Enquiries are moving at pace, and very visible and proactive policing activity is ongoing across Greater Manchester and beyond. Updates will be provided as soon as possible. Our priority is to keep the public safe.
At this time, we know that a car was driven directly at members of the public, outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Middleton Road, Crumpsall in Manchester. The driver of the car, was seen to then attack people with a knife. He was wearing about his body a vest which had the appearance of an explosive device.
There were a large number of worshippers attending the synagogue at the time of this attack, but thanks to the immediate bravery of security staff and worshippers inside, and the fast response of the police, the attacker was prevented from gaining access. All those inside were safely contained until police were able to confirm that it was safe to leave the premises.
Yom Kippur is a day where we see our Jewish community attending their places of worship – places where they and their families should feel entirely safe from harm.
I want to share my gratitude to all the members of the public who called the police as soon as they saw what was happening – this allowed the quick response from our officers, who were able to act swiftly and bravely to bring this horrendous attack to an end.
I also want to thank our partners from the other emergency services, local authorities and the health service, who have provided their ongoing support to us throughout the day, and will continue to do, over the coming days.
I know today’s horrific events will have a significant impact on all our communities, not only in Greater Manchester, but across our country.
There will be a lot of questions that people would like the answers to, and quickly, but please understand that some of this will take time. What I can say, is that the highly visible response to these dreadful events will be sustained as we work to understand the full circumstances of what has happened.
I know you will all join me in keeping those directly affected by what has happened, in our thoughts and prayers. There are grieving families and communities at the heart of this in Greater Manchester and beyond. I would therefore ask that people refrain from sharing disturbing and insensitive content online. If you have information share it with the police.
We stand with all those affected and will continue to do everything in our power to keep our communities safe.
Tragic Assault on Faith: The Manchester Synagogue Attack on Yom Kippur – A Detailed Chronicle
October 2, 2025
In the quiet northern suburb of Crumpsall, Manchester, where the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue stands as a beacon for one of the UK's oldest Jewish communities, horror unfolded on what should have been a day of solemn reflection and atonement. October 2, 2025, marked Yom Kippur – Judaism's holiest observance, a 25-hour fast dedicated to repentance, prayer, and reconciliation with God and one another. As worshippers streamed toward the synagogue for morning services, a deliberate act of violence shattered the peace: a car ramming into pedestrians followed by a frenzied stabbing spree. Two lives were lost, three others gravely wounded, and a suspect neutralized in a hail of police gunfire. Classified as a terrorist incident, this attack has ignited fears amid a surging tide of antisemitism in Britain.
This article delves deeply into the events, drawing from official police statements, eyewitness accounts, and reports from trusted outlets like the BBC, Reuters, and Al Jazeera. As details emerge in this fast-evolving story, we honor the victims by amplifying verified facts and contextualizing the profound ripple effects on Manchester's Jewish enclave and beyond.
The Sequence of Terror: A Minute-by-Minute Breakdown
The assault erupted shortly after Yom Kippur services commenced at 9:00 AM BST, when the synagogue – a grand Ashkenazi Orthodox structure built in 1967 and serving a community rooted in Crumpsall since 1935 – brimmed with hundreds of faithful. Eyewitnesses described a scene of ordinary devotion turning to pandemonium in seconds.
9:31 AM BST: Greater Manchester Police (GMP) received frantic emergency calls from a witness inside the synagogue. A vehicle had plowed deliberately into a group of pedestrians on Middleton Road, outside the entrance, targeting those en route to prayers. Initial reports confirmed at least one stabbing, with the driver exiting the car to continue the attack. The ramming alone struck multiple individuals, scattering bodies amid screams and chaos.
9:34 AM BST: Armed firearms officers from GMP's specialist unit arrived on scene, just three minutes after the alert. They encountered the suspect – a man in his apparent 30s, clad in a bulky vest later identified as mimicking an explosive device – wielding a knife and attempting to force entry into the synagogue by slashing at windows and doors. A heroic security guard intervened, sustaining stab wounds in the process, while congregants barricaded doors from within.
9:37 AM BST: GMP escalated to "major incident" status and invoked Operation Plato – the national protocol for marauding terrorist attacks involving firearms, knives, or potential explosives. This triggered a multi-agency lockdown, with roads sealed and nearby hospitals placed on high alert.
9:38 AM BST: As the suspect, lying wounded on the ground after a struggle, attempted to rise, two officers discharged a single shot from their firearms. Verified video footage, shared widely on social media and authenticated by outlets like Sky News, captures the tense moment: rifles trained, urgent commands to "back away – he has a bomb!" before the fatal discharge. The man was pronounced dead at the scene; post-mortem checks by bomb disposal experts, including a robotic unit, confirmed the vest as a hoax but necessitated a controlled explosion for safety.
9:41 AM BST: North West Ambulance Service paramedics, arriving in armored vehicles, began triaging the wounded. Worshippers inside – held in protective lockdown – were evacuated under police escort, their prayers interrupted by the wail of sirens.
This blistering seven-minute response, lauded by officials, likely prevented a far deadlier breach into the crowded sanctuary. As GMP Chief Constable Stephen Watson later stated, "The attacker was unable to gain access to the synagogue... people sheltered inside until it was safe to exit."
The Human Toll: Lives Shattered on a Day of Atonement
The attack claimed two victims – both pedestrians struck by the vehicle or knife – whose identities remain private pending family notifications. Described as "beloved members of the community," they were ordinary Jews heading to atone for the year past, embodying the spirit of Yom Kippur's Kol Nidre service. Three others suffered serious injuries: two from the ramming (including fractures and internal trauma) and one from stab wounds to the torso, the security guard who stood as a human shield. All were rushed to Manchester Royal Infirmary and Salford Royal Hospital, with updates confirming ongoing critical care but no further fatalities.
No children were among the casualties, a small mercy amid the grief. Raphi Bloom, director of a local Jewish social care charity, recounted to Sky News his narrow escape: "I was walking to the synagogue when a friend called – 'Don't come, terrorist incident.' The fear this instills... it's unimaginable." An elderly woman, helped from the scene by first responders, symbolized the vulnerability of the day’s diverse attendees – from lifelong congregants to occasional visitors drawn by the holiday's gravity.
The Suspect, the Response, and the Shadow of Terror
The perpetrator, a male whose identity GMP has withheld but reportedly identified by 3:30 PM, acted alone in the initial assault but prompted two arrests later that afternoon – associates potentially linked to planning. Described as wearing "a vest that had the appearance of an explosive device," he evoked memories of past marauder-style attacks, though forensics revealed no viable bomb. Counter-terrorism detectives, led by Met Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, are probing an antisemitic motive, with "all lines of inquiry" active and no claims of responsibility yet.
GMP's valor was unequivocal: Within seven minutes, the threat was contained, averting a massacre. "Our officers intercepted the offender and he was fatally shot," Watson affirmed, crediting community vigilance – a worshipper's 999 call was pivotal. Military support aided in equipment sweeps, and a public portal (mipp.police.uk) now aids victim inquiries.
Echoes of Leadership: Condemnation and Resolve
The assault reverberated to the highest echelons. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, truncating a European summit in Copenhagen, convened an emergency COBRA meeting: "This appalling act is all the more horrific on Yom Kippur... We will do everything to keep our Jewish community safe," he vowed, ordering nationwide synagogue patrols.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla issued a poignant message: "We have been deeply saddened and shocked... especially on such a significant day. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected, and we greatly appreciate the swift actions of the emergency services."
Local voices amplified the call: Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham praised the "effective" handling, urging calm yet vigilance: "The immediate danger appears over." London Mayor Sadiq Khan bolstered patrols in Jewish areas, while Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood decried the "horrific" violence, vowing updates. International solidarity poured in, from Israel's UK Embassy thanking GMP to Denmark's PM Mette Frederiksen expressing sympathies.
A Community Under Siege: Context and Consequences
Crumpsall's 18,000 residents include a vibrant Jewish population, but this attack – the deadliest on UK Jews since 2019's Halle synagogue plot – underscores a perilous trend. The Community Security Trust (CST) logged 3,528 antisemitic incidents in 2024 alone, up from prior years, with 19 targeting synagogues; 2023 saw over 4,000, fueled by global tensions post-Hamas's October 7 assault. Yom Kippur's irony – a day shunning violence for introspection – amplifies the desecration.
Worshippers' evacuation left services unfinished, prayers unanswered. Enhanced security now blankets Greater Manchester's 40+ synagogues, with ripple effects nationwide. As Bloom lamented, "There's been inaction against the wave of hatred since October 7, 2023." Yet resilience shines: Community leaders urge unity, transforming tragedy into a bulwark against bigotry.
Toward Healing: Honoring the Fallen, Defying the Hate
As Manchester mourns, the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation – a 90-year pillar of faith – rebuilds. The fallen remind us: Hatred thrives in shadows, but light – of swift heroism, steadfast leadership, and shared humanity – endures. This Yom Kippur, atonement extends beyond the self; it demands collective resolve against terror's stain.
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