Greater Manchester Police said three others are in a serious condition following the attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, on Middleton Road in Crumpsall on Thursday morning.

The force confirmed a bomb disposal unit was sent to the scene after footage shared on social media appeared to show members of the public shouting to firearms officers that the suspect had a bomb strapped to him.

Police said the suspect is believed to be dead after shots were fired by armed police at 9.38am.

Police said earlier this morning it had “declared Plato” – the national code-word used by police and emergency services when responding to a “marauding terror attack”.

Footage shared on social media appeared to show members of the public shouting to firearms officers that the suspect had a

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