Four Wounded, Suspect Shot In Manchester Synagogue Attack

Manchester police at the scene of a car ramming and stabbing incident outside synagogue (Credit: AFP)

Four people were injured and a suspected knifeman shot by police Thursday after a car ramming and stabbing incident outside a synagogue in Manchester, officials said.

Greater Manchester Police declared a "major incident" shortly after 9:30am (0830 GMT) after officers were called to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in the Crumpsall neighbourhood of the northwestern city.