Rabbi and security staff who blocked synagogue attacker 'true heroes', says PM

"A rabbi and security guards from a Manchester synagogue have been praised as "heroes" by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for their actions when the building came under attack. Two members of the Jewish community were killed and four were left in a serious condition in the attack during worship to mark Yom Kippur at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in the north of the city."

"The attacker was wearing a suspected explosive device, which GMP have said was not viable, when he drove a car at crowds before stabbing a number of people. A witness at the scene said prayers had started when the attack happened but Rabbi Daniel Walker, who was leading the service, remained calm and he and others led the congregation to safety. He added: "They are true heroes.""

"Sir Stephen said there were many worshippers inside the synagogue at the time of the incident. He praised security staff and worshippers who shut the attacker out, saying that thanks to the "immediate bravery of security staff and the worshippers inside, as well as the fast response of the police, the attacker was prevented from gaining access". "All those inside were safely contained until police were able to confirm that it was safe to leave the premises.""

An attacker targeted a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur worship, killing two people and leaving four seriously injured. The attacker drove a car into crowds and then stabbed multiple people while wearing a suspected explosive device later described by police as not viable. Rabbi Daniel Walker, security staff and worshippers contained the situation, stopped the attacker from gaining entry and led congregants to safety. Police officers shot the attacker dead at the scene. Political and civic leaders praised the immediate bravery of security staff, worshippers and emergency services while investigations and victim support continue.

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