The Rabbi of the Manchester synagogue has been named as a hero after trying desperately to save worshippers during the terrifying attack, residents have said.

Rabbi Daniel Walker, who has been leading the synagogue since 2008, shut the doors of Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue to stop the unnamed knifeman from getting inside the building.

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly at 9.31am after witnesses said they saw a car being driven towards members of the public and a security guard had been attacked with a knife.

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Greater Manchester Police have confirmed the suspect was shot dead by firearms officers shortly afterwards. Two people have died and three remain seriously injured.

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