Today in Focus The Manchester synagogue terror attack – Today in Focus Extra
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Oct 2, 2025 A harrowing account unfolds from the heart of Manchester, where a recent attack on a synagogue has left two dead and several injured. Reporters delve into the chaotic scenes following the car and knife assault, highlighting the rapid police response and the chilling presence of a suspected explosive device. The community's grief is palpable, with worshippers shaken during Yom Kippur services. As details about the suspect remain scarce, the broader implications of rising antisemitism in local neighborhoods take center stage.
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Attack Struck On Judaism's Holiest Day
- Yom Kippur made the attack especially devastating because it targeted worshippers on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
- The timing deepens communal shock and amplifies nationwide concern about antisemitic violence.
Reporter On The Ground Amid Cordon
- Josh Halliday described standing about 500 metres from the police cordon with community members gathered and waiting for news.
- He reported a loud bang and the Army Bomb Disposal Unit attending the scene for hours.
Attack Involved Vehicle, Knife And Explosive Device
- Police declared a major incident after a car was driven into people and a suspect began stabbing victims near the synagogue.
- Armed officers shot the suspect and found what appeared to be a suicide or explosive device requiring bomb-disposal assessment.