The counter terrorism chief has given a statement following the attack at a synagogue in Manchester this morning that saw two people killed and three injured - with armed police shooting dead the suspect.

Speaking outside New Scotland Yard, Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, has said: "The attacker has been shot dead by police, we believe we know his identity, but for safety reasons at the scene, we’re unable to confirm at this stage. We have made two further arrests. Counter terrorism have declared this a terrorist incident."

He urged the public to remain "very vigilant" in the wake of this attack. Mr Taylor added: “Those who have been killed and injured are at the forefront of our minds as are their families, friends, and all of those who love them, an attack on the Jewish communi

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