Update:Two people have died after a car and stabbing attack at a synagogue in Manchester – here’s a timeline of how the attack unfolded

A third person – thought to be the suspect – is believed to be dead after being shot by police

Police say the suspect’s condition cannot be confirmed due to “suspicious items on his person”, with a bomb disposal unit at the scene – a loud explosion has since been heard

“Get back, he has a bomb!” Footage from the scene shows police warning members of the public – with a picture showing a man with items round his waist

Three other members of the public are in a serious condition, with police saying a “large number of people” were worshipping at the synagogue – today is Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar

One witness tells the BBC the police gave the suspect “a couple of warnings – he didn’t listen so they opened fire”

Keir Starmer has ended a trip to Denmark early, and says there will be extra police deployed at synagogues across the country

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