30mago 13.48 BST

Labour MP Graham Stringer has said there is a Jewish school with “heavy
security” near the synagogue that has been attacked in Manchester.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s World at One, the Blackley and Middleton South
MP said he thinks it is “depressing” and “appalling” that it is felt those
children are under such a threat that security has to be paid for at their
school.

He added that despite an increase in attacks on Jewish people, that
“shouldn’t distort the fact that actually the vast majority of people in the
Jewish community, the Muslim community, other communities, there is a
real level of tolerance and a determination to get along with each other”.
He insisted there is a “determination between the communities to not let
those extremist, evil people wind things up”.

Stringer also said he is “particularly upset” by an attack on the synagogue,
which is in his constituency, because he knows some of the congregation “by
first name”.
30mago 13.48 BST Labour MP Graham Stringer has said there is a Jewish school with “heavy security” near the synagogue that has been attacked in Manchester. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s World at One, the Blackley and Middleton South MP said he thinks it is “depressing” and “appalling” that it is felt those children are under such a threat that security has to be paid for at their school. He added that despite an increase in attacks on Jewish people, that “shouldn’t distort the fact that actually the vast majority of people in the Jewish community, the Muslim community, other communities, there is a real level of tolerance and a determination to get along with each other”. He insisted there is a “determination between the communities to not let those extremist, evil people wind things up”. Stringer also said he is “particularly upset” by an attack on the synagogue, which is in his constituency, because he knows some of the congregation “by first name”.
Imago 1421857

Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: “We can confirm three
people have died, including the offender, who was shot by GMP Firearms
officers”

The statement said: “In response to today’s major incident in Crumpsall, a
loud noise was heard at the scene as specialist resources gained entry to the
suspect’s vehicle as a precaution.

“There is no risk to the public and ongoing activity in relation to this major
incident can be expected as we continue our enquiries.

“People are urged to avoid the area and speak to our officers if they have any
concerns. We have officers deployed across key sites in the local area.

“We can confirm three people have died, including the offender, who was
shot by GMP Firearms officers.

“If you are worried about family or friends who may be involved in today’s
incident at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, you can call
the Casualty Bureau on 0800 056 0154 or complete the online form here:
Public Portal”
Imago 1421857 Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: “We can confirm three people have died, including the offender, who was shot by GMP Firearms officers” The statement said: “In response to today’s major incident in Crumpsall, a loud noise was heard at the scene as specialist resources gained entry to the suspect’s vehicle as a precaution. “There is no risk to the public and ongoing activity in relation to this major incident can be expected as we continue our enquiries. “People are urged to avoid the area and speak to our officers if they have any concerns. We have officers deployed across key sites in the local area. “We can confirm three people have died, including the offender, who was shot by GMP Firearms officers. “If you are worried about family or friends who may be involved in today’s incident at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, you can call the Casualty Bureau on 0800 056 0154 or complete the online form here: Public Portal”