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The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Sir Stephen Watson, tonight writes for the Manchester Evening News as the city continues to mourn the lives lost in the Crumpsall synagogue terrorist attack.

Sir Stephen praises the bravery of those who stopped Jihad Al-Shamie from getting inside the place of worship.

He describes the terrorist as 'a vicious and determined attacker' - and reveals that over the weekend, the force has visited more than 4,000 places of worship across Greater Manchester to offer reassurance and support in the aftermath of the atrocity.

Sir Stephen also vows that 'every available officer in Greater Manchester' will continue to be deployed to protect the public in the days and weeks ahead.

"Just as the region has stood in solidarity in times of

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