Following a fatal attack on a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, on the morning of October 2nd, 2025, additional police assets are being deployed to synagogues across the United Kingdom. The announcement was made by Keir Starmer, Leader of the Opposition, in a statement shared on X at approximately 11:00 AM UTC, stating "We will do everything we can to keep our Jewish community safe." Starmer confirmed he was en route to London to chair an emergency meeting regarding the incident, which involved a car ramming and stabbing. The initial attack occurred between 6:36 AM and 9:36 AM UTC, with perpetrators reportedly shot and killed at the scene. The identity of the attacker was confirmed earlier today through social media, with one X user, @MiddleEast_24, circulating the name. Sky News had previously reported on the police response to a stabbing at the synagogue. Members of the local Jewish community were observed at the scene of the attack, with X user @gretamsimpson of MENnewsdesk reporting visible distress, noting "some individuals in tears and embracing." The full extent of casualties and the precise timeline of events remain under investigation by authorities. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
