The suspect shot by armed police following an attack at a synagogue in Greater Manchester is believed to have died.
Mayor Andy Burnham said “it is believed” that the offender is deceased, but says this “is not confirmed”.
The incident unfolded at around 9.38am this morning in Crumspall, when a car was rammed into pedestrians outside Heaton Park synagogue on Middleton Road.
Four people have suffered injuries caused by the vehicle and stabbings, police have confirmed.
Greater Manchester Police said: “Police were called to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, on Middleton Road, Crumpsall, at 9.31am by a member of the public, stating he had witnessed a car being driven towards members of the public, and one man had been stabbed.
“GMP declared PLATO and a major incident at 9.37am. Shots were fired by Greater Manchester Police firearms officers at 9.38am. One man has been shot, believed to be the offender.
“Paramedics arrived at the scene at 9.41am and are tending to members of the public, currently four members of the public with injuries caused by both the vehicle and stab wounds.
“Members of the public are asked to avoid the area while the police continue to deal with the incident.”
