A photograph has emerged of the suspected terrorist wearing what appears to be a bullet proof vest and a possible bomb.
It is not clear if the device strapped to the alleged attacker is a viable explosive device but a bomb disposal unit has been deployed to the scene.
The suspect was shot by armed officers and is believed to be dead.
The chief constable of Greater Manchester Police has thanked security staff and worshippers at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue for their bravery.
He said: “At this time, we know that a car was driven directly at members of the public outside the Heaton Park Hebrew congregation synagogue on Middleton Road, Crumsall, in Manchester..
“The driver of the car was seen then to attack people with a knife. He was wearing about his body a vest which had the appearance of an explosive device.
“There were a large number of worshippers attending the synagogue at the time of this attack, but thanks to the immediate bravery of security staff and worshippers inside, as well as the fast response of the police, the attacker was prevented from gaining access.”
The blood of the murdered worshippers is not just on the terrorist and his evil conspirators but on every person who has called for violence against Jews and Israel, and every politician or person with authority who has allowed and condoned it.
