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Members of the Heaton Park Hebrew congregation have described their fear after being locked inside their synagogue as police gunned down a terror attacker on Thursday (October 2).

Those gathering for Yom Kippur prayers were 'ushered' inside the synagogue by police following the 'commotion' outside, as an armed man began attacking innocent members of the public. They later barricaded themselves inside.

And those living nearby have recalled the moment they saw the knife-wielding suspect be shot multiple times by armed officers in the horrifying scenes. READ MORE: Police release update on device being worn by synagogue suspect who was shot dead READ MORE: Fundraiser launched for Jewish community safety body after synagogue attack

Greater Manchester Police were c

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