One of two victims in Manchester synagogue attack may have been killed by a bullet fired by police

Authorities say one of two victims in the Manchester synagogue attack may have been killed by a bullet fired by police.

Greater Manchester Police chief Stephen Watson said a forensic examiner "has provisionally determined, that one of the deceased victims would appear to have suffered a wound consistent with a gunshot injury".

He said the attacker did not have a gun and the only shots fired were by police.

"It is currently believed that the suspect, Jihad Al Shamie, was not in possession of a firearm and the only shots fired were from GMP's Authorised Firearms Officer," the Greater Manchester Police said in a statement.

"It follows therefore, that subject to further forensic examination, this injury may sadly have been sustained as a tragic and unforeseen consequence of the urgently re