The suspect behind the Manchester attack on October 2nd, 2025, has been identified as an Islamic terrorist, according to a report from the Daily Mail. This development comes as protests continued on Whitehall in Westminster on October 2nd, 2025, between 7:41 PM and 8:08 PM UTC, with one social media user describing a "carnival atmosphere." The Metropolitan Police confirmed on October 2nd, 2025, that the suspect in the Manchester attack, which occurred on Yom Kippur, was reportedly killed by security staff. The specific timing of the suspect's identification and further details regarding the attack remain undisclosed by authorities. Earlier on October 2nd, 2025, between 6:39 PM and 7:41 PM UTC, protesters breached a police cordon and clashed with officers in Westminster, leading to several arrests and traffic disruption on Whitehall. This confrontation occurred as territorial support units arrived to reinforce police lines. In related events, three individuals identified as members of the 'Kingdom of Kubala' were detained by London Metropolitan Police at Limehouse DLR Station around 5:00 PM UTC on October 2nd, 2025. The detentions followed a police operation that began around 4:30 PM UTC, during which Limehouse DLR Station and Commercial Road were closed. The reasons for these detentions and the group's alleged involvement have not been officially disclosed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed condolences to the UK's Jewish community following the Manchester attack on October 2nd, 2025, stating, "Our hearts are with the families of the murdered, and we pray for the swift recovery of the wounded." He also issued a warning that "weakness in the face of terrorism only brings more terrorism," asserting that "only strength and unity can defeat it." Earlier on October 2nd, 2025, London Euston station was briefly evacuated due to a suspicious item before reopening around 3:00 PM UTC. The Metropolitan Police had previously increased security for Jewish communities following the Manchester synagogue attack.
