Manchester Attack Latest: More Details About Terror Suspect Confirmed – As Victim Pictured

Greater Manchester Police have named the two victims of yesterday’s terror attack at a synagogue, after revealing details about the suspect. The home secretary has told Sky News police are on “high alert” across the UK. Follow live below.

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In pictures: Tributes left at scene with police cordon still in place

We’re getting through some images from the scene at Middleton Road in Crumpsall this morning.

Several bouquets of flowers have been left nearby, with one including the message: “In sympathy and with love.”

A large police cordon is still in place, with a blue forensics tent visible inside.

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 Melvin Cravitz

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Everything we know so far

The two victims killed in yesterday’s attack were named this morning.

If you’re just joining us, here’s what we know about the terror attack so far.

Victims

A car and stabbing attack took place at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue yesterday morning.

Two people from the Jewish community were killed: Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66.

Three others are in hospital with serious injuries.

Suspects

Counter Terrorism Police named the suspect as 35-year-old Jihad al Shamie.

He was shot dead by firearms officers.

Police said he was a British citizen of Syrian descent and that his name did not appear in any records of Prevent – the UK government’s counter-terrorism programme.

Three other people – two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s – have been arrested in connection with the attack.

They were being held on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.

The attack in 10 minutes

• 9.31am: A 999 caller said a man was stabbed and a car was driven towards members of the public at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, on Middleton Road, Crumpsall.
• 9.34am: Firearms officers were deployed. Police received further reports that a security guard was attacked with a knife.
• 9.37am: Police declared a major incident.
• 9.38am: Police officers fired multiple shots, hitting a suspect.
• 9.41am: Paramedics arrived and treated four people for stabbing and vehicle injuries.

Response

Sir Keir Starmer said he was “appalled” by the attack and returned to the UK to chair an emergency COBRA meeting.

The King said that he and the Queen were “deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the horrific attack”.

Greater Manchester Police have deployed extra officers across the region today.

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