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A rabbi has described the instant when a individual sought to break into his Manchester house of worship during a deadly assault, saying "I observed evil, I observed hatred".

Rabbi Daniel Walker explained that he and others held the entrances of Heaton Park synagogue as the attacker was "ramming the doors, throwing weighty plant pots, trying everything he could to enter".

Applauding the swift-response of those at the worship center, he stated: "I witnessed real bravery, I must declare, and individuals who ran to help others rather than fleeing. It was astonishing."

A 53-year-old man, and Another individual, both died after the individual drove into pedestrians and stabbed a individual on the day of the incident.

• Three others continue to be in medical care with severe injuries.
• Police have designated Jihad Al-Shamie, who was killed at the site, as the individual responsible and are considering the incident as a terror-related incident.

"I observed evil": The spiritual leader recalls time of temple assault

The cleric explained that the occurrence happened before the Yom Kippur service was in underway, and later there would have been hundreds of people in attendance.

He stated: "Unless one man in particular hadn't acted as quickly as he succeeded and secured the doors secured, we can imagine what would have occurred."

Recounting how the incident developed, he stated a number of people maintained the entrances shut from the interior to ensure the intruder did not get in.

At some point after the law enforcement arrived, the cleric stated two further individuals inside the synagogue were hurt.

One man was killed and someone else injured by law enforcement shots, law enforcement has reported.

A statement from the agency designated the individual fatally shot by officers as the deceased.

Speaking to reporters, rabbi Walker said he would make every effort to offer comfort to the families of those killed and the larger society.

"Exists anxiety but there is also assistance", he stated.

"I am convinced and wish that we can provide reassurance and optimism. I am certain very firmly that we can't allow this to beat us".

The prime minister and witnesses have applauded rabbi Walker and the protection staff as "heroes" for their deeds.

When asked if he viewed himself as a brave person, he said: "I'm not sure that is correct".

Nonetheless, a bystander at the location said the spiritual leader had been composed throughout as he and additional individuals guided the assembly to safety.

The family of the victim has also expressed admiration to their "courageous person" who passed away during "the act of bravery to save other people".

"His relatives is stunned by the heartbreaking, abrupt death of such a wonderful modest man" the statement continued, as the family pleaded for solitude to process their loss.

Key Information About the Manchester House of Worship Incident

• Several people showed exceptional bravery during the incident
• Police are investigating the assault as terror-related-motivated
• The community has shown both concern and significant support in the aftermath of the event