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Terror on the Streets of Manchester as Jewish Community Targeted in Attack
Manchester was plunged into shock and grief last night after a brutal attack on members of the city’s Jewish community left multiple people dead and many more injured. What began as a quiet evening in neighbourhoods with some of Britain’s largest Jewish populations quickly descended into chaos as armed assailants launched a coordinated assault.
According to eyewitnesses, groups of worshippers had been leaving synagogues and community centres in north Manchester when they were suddenly ambushed. Panic spread as attackers armed with knives and firearms indiscriminately targeted civilians in the streets. Within minutes, scenes of terror unfolded as families fled, and emergency services rushed to the area.
Police declared a major incident, cordoning off several streets and urging residents to remain indoors. The North West Ambulance Service confirmed multiple casualties, with hospitals across the city placed on high alert. While the exact number of fatalities has not yet been officially confirmed, local leaders described the scale of the slaughter as “the darkest day Manchester has faced in a generation.”
The attack has sparked outrage and fear across the UK. The Chief Rabbi condemned the violence as “an unspeakable act of hatred,” while community leaders appealed for calm and solidarity. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also issued a statement, pledging that “those responsible will be hunted down and brought to justice.”
Security around synagogues, schools, and Jewish-owned businesses has been dramatically increased, with armed patrols now a visible presence on Manchester’s streets. Counter-terrorism officers are investigating whether the attackers acted alone or were part of a wider extremist network.
For Manchester’s Jewish community—one of the largest in Europe—the massacre has reopened deep scars. Survivors spoke of hiding in homes, shielding children, and hearing screams echo through the night. One shaken resident told reporters: “We thought we were safe here in Britain. Tonight, it feels like we’re not.”
The coming days are expected to see vigils held across the city in memory of the victims. Faith groups and civic leaders have called for unity in the face of terror, stressing that hatred must not be allowed to divide communities.
As Manchester mourns, questions remain about how such an atrocity could happen and whether more could have been done to prevent it. For now, the city grieves together, standing in defiance of those who sought to bring it to its knees.
Attached is a news article regarding attack on Jewish people in Manchester
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd63p1djgd7o.amp
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