🔗 Share this article

A spiritual leader has recounted the occasion when a man tried to break into his Manchester Jewish temple during a deadly assault, stating "I observed wickedness, I saw hate".

The cleric explained that he and fellow worshippers held the entrances of the worship house as the attacker was "ramming the entrances, hurling heavy plant pots, doing whatever he was able to to enter".

Praising the fast-acting of those at the synagogue, he stated: "I saw real courage, I must admit, and individuals who rushed to assist others rather than escaping. It was astonishing."

A 53-year-old man, and Another individual, both died after the individual hit pedestrians and assaulted a man on that day.

• A number of people remain in hospital with severe injuries.
• Authorities have named Jihad Al-Shamie, who was killed at the location, as the individual responsible and are considering the assault as a terror occurrence.

"I observed evil": Rabbi Daniel Walker recounts instant of synagogue incident

The cleric mentioned that the event took place before the holiday observance was in full swing, and later there would have been hundreds of individuals in participation.

He remarked: "Had one man in especial did not act as quickly as he did and got the entrances locked, one can imagine what would have happened."

Explaining how the incident transpired, he stated a number of people kept the entrances closed from the within to ensure the assailant did not gain entry.

At some point after the authorities came, rabbi Walker mentioned two additional persons inside the synagogue were hurt.

An individual was killed and a different individual harmed by police firing, local authorities has reported.

A announcement from the agency designated the individual killed by officers as the victim.

Speaking to media, the cleric mentioned he would try his utmost to offer support to the relatives of those who died and the wider public.

"There is fear but there is also support", he stated.

"I think and hope that we can give comfort and faith. I believe very deeply that we should not allow this to beat us".

The government leader and observers have commended the spiritual leader and the security guards as "heroes" for their actions.

When questioned if he considered himself as a hero, he said: "I'm not sure that is true".

However, a observer at the scene stated the rabbi had stayed composed throughout as he and fellow members led the assembly to protection.

The loved ones of the victim has also expressed admiration to their "courageous person" who lost his life during "the act of courage to save fellow human beings".

"His relatives is shocked by the tragic, abrupt passing of such a wonderful modest individual" the message continued, as the relatives requested for solitude to process their loss.

Essential Facts About the Manchester House of Worship Incident

• Various individuals exhibited outstanding bravery during the incident
• Law enforcement are looking into the incident as terror-related-inspired
• The community has expressed both concern and powerful solidarity in the aftermath of the incident