Rabbi and security staff who blocked synagogue attacker 'true heroes', says PM
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AFP via Getty Images Rabbi Daniel Walker has been praised as a "hero" for leading his congregation to safety
A rabbi and security guards from a Manchester synagogue have been praised as "heroes" by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for their actions when the building came under attack. Two members of the Jewish community were killed and four were left in a serious condition in the attack during worship to mark Yom Kippur at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in the north of the city. Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson confirmed worshippers and security staff helped stop the attacker getting inside before he was shot dead by officers. Sir Keir said there was no doubt emergency services and the synagogue's security guards "prevented an even greater tragedy".
PA Media A man drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard in the attack
The attacker was wearing a suspected explosive device, which GMP have said was not viable, when he drove a car at crowds before stabbing a number of people.
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