'Our neighbours came out into the street in their pyjamas to warn us'

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As the news of a terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue spread, Jews across the city were praying on what is their holiest day. Many were unaware of the horrific incident at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation that took place at 9.30am this morning (October 2).

Two people were killed and four seriously injured during the incident on Middleton Road. The suspect was shot dead by armed police.

Greater Manchester Police , which later declared the attack a 'terrorist incident', confirmed that it involved a car being driven at members of the public and a stabbing. The deadly bloodshed occurred on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

It is the day when synagogues are at their busiest with many Jewish people gathering, even those who would not often attend.

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