Stockport's MPs have shared messages of sympathy and support following an attack on the Crumpsall synagogue this morning (Thursday 2 October).

Armed police were called to the Hebrew Congregation synagogue on Middleton Road at 9.31am.

Witnesses described seeing a car being driven into the public, followed by people being stabbed.

Two victims have been confirmed dead, and three are seriously injured. Middleton Road remains closed from Crumpsall lane to Wilton Road.

GMP has since confirmed that officers shot the male suspect dead.

Responding to the attack, Stockport's MPs shared the following statements.

Navendu Mishra, MP for Stockport, said:

"I am horrified by the news from Crumpsall this morning and I am deeply saddened to hear that people have lost their lives.

"Yom Kippur should be a time for reflection, growth and coming together as a community; my thoughts are with all Jewish people in Manchester and across the country on this holy day.

"I want to thank Greater Manchester Police and first responders for their swift action. Greater Manchester must stand together against violence."

Tom Morrison, MP for Cheadle, said:

"I am utterly shocked and heartbroken by the news of the stabbing at the synagogue in Crumpsall today. On this most sacred of days, Yom Kippur, when Jewish people around the world turn inward for reflection, repentance and prayer, to have violence intrude into a place of worship is an affront to everything we hold sacred. 

"My deepest condolences go out to the victims and their families. My heart goes out to the Jewish community in Manchester and beyond; to every worshipper, every leader, every child, every elder in fear and sorrow this evening. No one should ever feel unsafe in their house of prayer.

"I want to express my profound gratitude to the emergency services; Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and all front line teams - for their swift response, bravery and professionalism this terrible situation. Your courage in the face of danger is humbling. 

"I have been both in contact with the police and Stockport Council to ensure that Cheadle's Jewish community has all the support and protection it needs to feel safe. I will continue to do everything I can to stand with them and make sure their security and wellbeing are given the highest priority."

Lisa Smart, MP for Hazel Grove, said:

"I am horrified and appalled by the hideous attack outside the Heaton Park synagogue.

"My thoughts are with the victims and their families, our emergency services and our Jewish community in Greater Manchester and beyond."