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Police Scotland Carrying Out Additional Patrols at Synagogues After Manchester Attack
Police Scotland has increased patrols at Jewish places of worship and urged vigilance after a Manchester attack killed two and injured four, officials said.
- On Thursday, an attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall killed two people during Yom Kippur services at around 9.30, authorities said.
- Police Scotland had already planned to increase patrols at Jewish places of worship as part of its existing policing plan for the Jewish High Holy Days.
- Police described the suspect's equipment and response: the attacker wore a vest described as having the appearance of an explosive device that was not viable, and armed police shot the suspect dead within seven minutes.
- Counter terrorism police announced two arrests, Greater Manchester Police confirmed two deaths, four people in hospital and a bomb disposal unit was deployed, while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ordered extra police assets and chaired emergency talks.
- Police Scotland said it is communicating with faith and community leaders and urged the public to remain "alert but not alarmed" as there is no specific threat in Scotland.
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Police to carry out additional patrols around synagogues and other Jewish venues
Following today’s terrorist attack in Manchester, police officers are carrying out additional and dedicated patrols around synagogues and other Jewish venues throughout Scotland. This morning two people were killed and a suspected terrorist was shot by police after a car was driven at pedestrians outside a synagogue in Manchester. Three other people were left seriously […] The post Police to carry out additional patrols around synagogues and oth…
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