Newscast Manchester Synagogue Attack: What We Know, So Far
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Oct 2, 2025 
Danny Savage, a BBC News correspondent reporting live from Manchester, shares harrowing details about a terrorist attack at a synagogue on Yom Kippur, highlighting swift police action and community fears. Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, discusses the political ramifications, emphasizing solidarity against rising antisemitism. He advocates for deeper societal conversations over mere policy reactions, while outlining ambitious plans for addressing the cost of living and climate crisis, and promoting fairer taxation.
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Immediate Community Response
- Danny Savage describes arriving near the Heaton Park synagogue and finding an eerie, shocked silence in the community on Yom Kippur.
- He reports volunteer security and worshippers locked down the synagogue and contained the attacker before armed police shot him.
Explosive Device Created Major Uncertainty
- The attacker wore a vest that appeared to be an explosive device, forcing bomb-disposal procedures and controlled explosions before the scene was declared safe.
- That uncertainty prolonged the operation and delayed removal of the attacker until specialists assessed the device.
Swift Policing Stopped Further Harm
- Police response was extremely rapid: first call at 9:31, major incident at 9:37, and the attacker shot by 9:38.
- That swift action limited further harm and showcased close cooperation with synagogue security.