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Manchester Terror Attack: Police Confirm Attacker Is British Citizen

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By Web Desk Published October 3, 2025 4 Min Read
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A horrific terror attack targeted a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. An assailant drove a car into pedestrians outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation, then stabbed several people, killing two and seriously injuring four. Police shot and killed the suspect, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent named Jihad Al-Shamie.

Initially, authorities hesitated to confirm the suspect’s death due to a vest resembling an explosive device. Later, they clarified that no bomb was present. Additionally, police arrested three individuals—two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s—on suspicion of terrorism-related acts. Efforts continue to identify the victims and uncover the motive.

The Metropolitan Police, leading UK counter-terrorism efforts, labelled the incident a terrorist attack. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the “vile” act, stating, “This assailant attacked Jews because they are Jews.” He pledged increased police presence at synagogues nationwide, adding, “Britain will unite in compassion and decency to ensure your safety.”

The man that carried out the Manchester attack has been named 35 year old Jihad Al-shamie, he was a British citizen with Syrian descent ! Heartbreaking for the Jewish community 😭 pic.twitter.com/miM6KKb2vb

— wee kels (@KellyMatshall) October 2, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed solidarity, saying, “Israel grieves with the UK Jewish community. Only strength and unity can defeat terrorism.” King Charles III and Queen Camilla shared their shock, praising the swift response of emergency services.

The attack coincides with a surge in antisemitic incidents in the UK. The Community Security Trust reported over 1,500 cases in the first half of 2025, the second-highest six-month total on record. This follows heightened tensions since Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the subsequent Gaza conflict. Rabbi Jonathan Romain called the assault a “Jewish person’s worst nightmare,” especially on Yom Kippur, a day of mass gatherings.

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Laurence Taylor – Head of Counterterrorism has confirmed the Manchester Synagogue suspect is dead.

“We believe we know the identity but for safety reasons at the scene we are unable to confirm at this stage”

“Based on what we know counter-terrorism policing has… pic.twitter.com/PEt5S3FpuH

— Kosher🎗 (@koshercockney) October 2, 2025

Greater Manchester Police received calls at 9:30 a.m. as services began. Chief Constable Stephen Watson noted the assailant deliberately targeted pedestrians before wielding a knife. A local resident, Chava Lewin, heard a loud bang and learned of the attack from her husband. Another witness saw the car crash erratically into the synagogue gates, followed by the suspect stabbing bystanders, including a security guard.

Security guards and congregants bravely prevented the assailant from entering the synagogue. Police later detonated a controlled explosion to access the suspect’s vehicle. Social media footage captured officers confronting the suspect beneath a Star of David on the synagogue wall, with one bystander mistakenly claiming he had a bomb.

Manchester endured Britain’s deadliest recent attack in 2017, when a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert killed 22. In response to this incident, police activated “Plato,” the code for a marauding terror attack. Prime Minister Starmer cut short a European summit in Copenhagen to lead an emergency committee meeting, reinforcing security measures.

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