London: Two people died after a car and stabbing attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Thursday morning (UK time).

A third person, possibly the suspect, is believed to be dead after being shot by police, reported BBC. ADVERTISEMENT

Three other persons are in a serious condition, informed Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

According to CNN, police received a call at 9.31 am from a witness who reported seeing a vehicle being driven toward members of the public. The suspect rammed the vehicle into the crowd, and one man was also stabbed during the attack.

Armed officers who arrived at the scene within minutes shot the suspected attacker, who is believed to be dead.

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It’s significant that the attack took place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Jewish cale

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