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On October 2, 2025, during Yom Kippur, Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, attacked worshippers outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester. He rammed a car into pedestrians and stabbed several people, killing two and seriously injuring four. Police shot the attacker dead at the scene. The attack is being investigated as terrorism linked to Islamist extremism amid rising antisemitism in the UK.
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A terrorist attack outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur resulted in two deaths and three injuries. The attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie, was shot dead by police. Pro-Palestinian protests continued despite calls for restraint, with authorities emphasizing community safety and unity amid rising antisemitism and tensions following recent violence.
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The UK government announced new police powers to restrict repeated protests, citing community safety concerns following recent demonstrations supporting Palestine Action and a deadly Manchester synagogue attack. Critics warn the measures threaten civil liberties, while officials emphasize balancing protest rights with public safety. The changes aim to address rising tensions and community fears, especially among Jewish communities, amid ongoing protests and arrests.