The European Union, EU, has condemned the deadly stabbing and ramming attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, describing the assault on worshippers as “appalling”.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on social media platform X: “The deliberate attack in Manchester against innocent worshippers at a synagogue on Yom Kippur is utterly appalling. Hate, antisemitism and violence have no place in our society.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen echoed the statement, calling for renewed efforts to combat antisemitism.
“We must keep fighting antisemitism in all its forms,” she said.
DAILY POST reports that the attack, which occurred on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, left two people dead and three others seriously injured.
The suspect, who drove a vehicle into pedestrians and then stabbed people outside the synagogue, was shot dead by police at the scene.
Two additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, which British authorities have classified as a terror attack.
A bomb disposal unit was deployed to the scene amid initial concerns that the attacker may have been carrying an explosive device.
Officials have confirmed that there is no ongoing risk to the public.
The incident has prompted British authorities to increase security at synagogues across the country.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, earlier, condemned the attack, calling it “all the more horrific” for taking place on Yom Kippur, while King Charles described himself and Queen Camilla as “deeply shocked and saddened.”
‘Appalling’ – EU condemns Manchester Synagogue attack