A violent incident struck the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester early on Yom Kippur, when an assailant rammed a car into pedestrians before exiting and stabbing several bystanders. Two people were killed and three others were seriously injured. Police responded swiftly, fatally shooting the attacker, who was believed to be carrying suspicious items prompting intervention by bomb disposal teams.

Authorities have classified the event as a terrorist incident. The attack has triggered heightened security at Jewish institutions across the UK, and prompted condemnation from national leaders who pledged swift investigation and protective measures for affected communities.