The First Minister has expressed his “horror” at the attack on a synagogue in Manchester as he sent his condolences to those impacted.

Police say two people died after initial reports of four injuries when police were called to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue at around 9.30am on Thursday.

The suspect was shot by police and Greater Manchester Police say “is also believed to be deceased”.

PA Media

Speaking during First Minister’s Questions in the hours after the attack, John Swinney said: “Can I express my horror at the attack on a synagogue in Manchester this morning.

“This attack came on Yom Kippur, the holiest time in the Jewish calendar, and my thoughts are with the victims, their families and all of the Jewish communities in Scotland and across the UK.”

The First Min

See Full Page