What we know about the attack: Worshippers helped stop suspect entering synagogue
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What we know about the attack: Worshippers helped stop suspect entering synagogue
Two Jewish people have died in a car ramming and stabbing attack at a synagogue in Manchester.The attack came on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar, and is being treated by police as a terror incident.Police said they believe the attacker, who was shot dead at the scene, was Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, a British citizen of Syrian descent.Three people remain in hospital with serious injuries. Here is what we know so far about the attack.Police responded to reports of a car driving towards members of the public and a man stabbed at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue at 09:31 BST on Thursday.Officers quickly declared a major incident and arrived at the scene in north Manchester within seven minutes, shooting dead the suspect at 09:38.A large number of people were worshipping at the synagogue at the time, and were held inside while the surrounding area was made safe.Worshippers and security staff demonstrated "immediate bravery" and helped stop the attacker from entering the building, Greater Manchester Police said.Shah, a local resident, said she was driving past the synagogue when she saw a vehicle "just sort of rushing past and driving straight for the members of the public".She then saw a man "jump out" and start running towards the people, she said, calling the scene "traumatising" .

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