In Manchester, UK, on October 2, police shot a man following reports of a stabbing incident at a synagogue that left four people injured. This was reported by Sky News.
According to local police, officers were called to the Heaton Park Jewish community synagogue at 09:31 AM after a witness reported that a car had hit pedestrians and one man had been stabbed.
In response to reports of a guard being stabbed, armed officers were dispatched to the scene. Shortly after, Manchester police declared a "serious incident".
"At 09:38 AM, armed officers from Greater Manchester Police opened fire, and one man believed to be the suspect was shot," a police spokesperson stated.
Emergency services arrived to assist the four victims of the car collision and stabbing attack. Citizens are advised to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.
Meanwhile, the BBC reports that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is returning from Copenhagen due to the synagogue attack.