Manchester Synagogue Terror Attack Kills Two, Suspect Named, Three Arrested

A terrorist attack occurred at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, resulting in two deaths and three serious injuries after a man rammed a car into a crowd and stabbed people. The attacker, identified as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, was shot dead by police after being stopped by synagogue security and officers. Al-Shamie wore a suspicious device that was later assessed as not viable. Three others—a woman in her 60s and two men in their 30s—were arrested on suspicion of planning acts of terrorism related to the attack. Authorities emphasized their ongoing efforts to support victims' families, investigate the motive, and address rising antisemitism, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemning the attack as a hate crime against Jews. Police have stated there were no prior Prevent referrals concerning Al-Shamie, and investigations continue.