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Police Confirm Possible Friendly Fire in Manchester Synagogue Attack During Yom Kippur
Oct 04, 2025 12:44 am CST
British police have revealed they may have accidentally shot two victims while responding to a violent attack at a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur. The attacker, identified as Jihad al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, was killed by police after driving into pedestrians and stabbing worshippers. The incident has shaken Britain's Jewish community and prompted renewed government pledges to combat rising antisemitism amid heightened tensions related to the Gaza conflict.
Deadly Terrorist Attack at Manchester Synagogue During Yom Kippur Leaves Two Dead and Four Wounded
Oct 03, 2025 09:43 am CST
A terrorist attack occurred at a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur, resulting in two Jewish fatalities and four serious injuries when a British-Syrian man drove into pedestrians before stabbing them. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, was shot dead by police, while three others were arrested on terrorism charges. The incident has prompted increased security at synagogues across the UK as officials condemn the antisemitic violence.