Four injured in car ramming and stabbing attack outside Etz Chaim Synagogue

Four people were injured in a car ramming and stabbing attack outside the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, UK, on Yom Kippur. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Greater Manchester Police responded to the scene and shot the suspect. Authorities have stated that the immediate danger has passed. Paramedics are currently treating the victims.

This attack comes amid a backdrop of heightened tensions and violence in various regions, as seen in recent developments in Madagascar, where protests have led to significant casualties.

Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.