Will do everything to guarantee the security you deserve: Keir Starmer

He said that "anti-semitism" is a hatred that is rising in the country, and that it should be defeated.

"This was a vile terrorist attack that attacked Jews, because they are Jews. Anti-semitism is a hatred that is rising, once again. Britain must defeat it, once again. To every Jewish person in this country: I promise that I will do everything in my power to guarantee you the security you deserve," Keir Starmer wrote on X.

The attack took place in the Crumpsall area of Manchester, where a car was driven into members of the public and a man was stabbed. At least two people were killed, and three others remain in serious condition. Police confirmed that the suspected attacker was shot by armed officers and is believed to be dead.

Worshippers who were inside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue at the time were evacuated as emergency services responded to the scene.

The British Prime Minister announced additional police assets will be deployed at synagogues across the country.