Manchester attack suspect pictured dead with blade and 'bomb' next to him

Shocking new pictures show the Manchester synagogue attack suspect lying dead on the ground with a blade and suspected "bomb" next to him.

The horror attack, now declared an act of terror, unfolded at the synagogue in Crumpsall, north Manchester, this morning - also Yom Kippur, the holiest day for Jews. Police rushed to to Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue at about 9:30am with officers killing the suspect just minutes after the fatal stabbing.

Photos taken following the attack shows the lifeless body of the attackeras a bomb disposal technician examines what was suspected to be an explosive device wrapped around his waist.

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Nearby, a knife and the items believed to have been strapped to the suspect's waist were also seen. A bomb disposal robot was also spotted next to the attacker's lifeless body.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said two people were killed in the attack before the attacker was shot dead. Four others were rushed to hospital in a serious condition.

The injuries sustained had been due to vehicle and knife-related injuries. GMP Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson said the two people who died were part of Manchester's Jewish community.

He added: "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 the worshippers inside as well as the fast response of the police, the attacker was prevented from gaining access."

Police confirmed the vehicle was driven "directly at members of the public." Watson shared his gratitude with members of the public who called the police "as soon as they saw what was happening."

He said this allowed for a "quick response from our officers." UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said earlier today: "This morning's attack is absolutely shocking.

"I’m on my way back to London to chair an emergency meeting, and additional police assets are being deployed to synagogues across the country. We will do everything we can to keep our Jewish community safe."

GMP said in a statement: "Yom Kippur is a day where we see our Jewish community attending their places of worship – places where they and their families should feel entirely safe from harm.

"I want to share my gratitude to all the members of the public who called the police as soon as they saw what was happening – this allowed the quick response from our officers, who were able to act swiftly and bravely to bring this horrendous attack to an end."