Police Declare UK Synagogue Attack a TERRORISM Incident

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00:00And based on what we know, counter-terrorism policing has declared this as a terrorist incident.

00:08Our specialist teams are now leading the investigation into what happened at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue

00:14and working closely with Greater Manchester Police.

00:17As we do this, those who have been killed and injured are at the forefront of our minds.

00:23At Counter-Terrorism Police, we're deploying all of our capabilities in response to what has happened.

00:29And we have resources from across our network involved.

00:33We will ensure every piece of intelligence and line of inquiry is interrogated.

00:39I can confirm that two other individuals have been arrested in connection with this incident

00:47and urgent inquiries are ongoing.

00:51We can confirm that two members of our Jewish community have sadly died as a result of this attack.

01:02Following a rapid response, armed officers from Greater Manchester Police intercepted the offender

01:09and he was fatally shot by officers within seven minutes of the original call.

01:17Four further people remain in hospital, having suffered a variety of serious injuries,

01:25and their treatment is ongoing and our thoughts are with them and their families.

01:33At this time, we know that a car was driven directly at members of the public outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue

01:43on Middleton Road, Crumsell in Manchester.

01:48The driver of the car was seen then to attack people with a knife.

01:54He was wearing about his body a vest which had the appearance of an explosive device.

02:02There were a large number of worshippers attending the synagogue at the time of this attack.

02:08But thanks to the immediate bravery of security staff and the worshippers inside,

02:15as well as the fast response of the police, the attacker was prevented from gaining access.

02:23All those inside were safely contained until police were able to confirm that it was safe to leave the premises.