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.