United Kingdom: media reports two dead in attack on synagogue in Manchester

Milan, 2 October (LaPresse) – Manchester police have stated that two people have died following an attack near a synagogue in Crumpsall, according to the BBC. “A third person, a man believed to be the perpetrator, was shot by officers and is believed to have died,” police added, “it is not possible to confirm this at this time due to security concerns related to suspicious items he was carrying”. Three other people were injured and are in serious condition. ‘A large number of people who were praying in the synagogue at the time of the incident were detained inside while the surrounding area was secured, but were later evacuated,’ police said.