A suspect has been shot by armed police at the scene of a reported stabbing at a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, Greater Manchester Police has said.
North West Ambulance Service confirmed it is at the scene of a major incident in Crumpsall, north Manchester, following reports of the attack.
At least four people are injured after a car drove at members of the public at around 9.30am, with one person reported to have been stabbed.
Synagogue incident falls on Yom Kippur
The events at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue fall on the holiest day of the Jewish religious calendar.
This evening marks Yom Kippur, with many Jewish people choosing to attend synagogues and fast throughout the day.
Mayor Andy Burnham reassures public that ‘immediate danger is over’
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said that ‘the immediate danger is over’ after the incident in Crumpsall this morning.
Burnham told BBC Radio Manchester: ‘It is a serious incident.
‘I can give some reassurance immediately to people that that immediate danger appears to be over and Greater Manchester Police have dealt with it very quickly.’
Police statement reveals further details of attack
Greater Manchester Police has just released more details of an apparent attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall this morning.
A spokesperson said: ‘Police were called to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, on Middleton Road, Crumpsall, at 9.31amby 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 9.41 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.’
Four injured in reported stabbing that saw ‘car driven at members of the public’
Four people are reported to have been injured in the incident at a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester.
A car was initially driven at members of the public and one person was stabbed, police have said.
Paramedics are still treating victims at the scene, the force said.
BREAKING: Suspect ‘has been shot’
A suspect at the scene of the stabbings in Manchester has been shot, Greater Manchester Police has said.
The force did not give any details as to the condition of the suspect.
A spokesperson said they did not gain access to the inside of the synagogue and was shot by an armed police officer.
Ambulance service declares ‘major incident’
The North West Ambulance Service confirmed a major incident has been declared in Crumpsall, Manchester.
In a statement a spokesperson said: ‘Following reports of an incident on Middleton Road in Crumpsall, the trust has dispatched resources to the scene.
‘We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services.
‘Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.’
BREAKING: ‘Major incident’ at Manchester synagogue as ‘multiple people stabbed’
There is a ‘major incident’ unfolding in Manchester after reports of ‘multiple people’ being stabbed at a synagogue.
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