Stacey Solomon 'scared and heartbroken' in emotional post on Manchester synagogue attack

Stacey Solomon has issued an emotional statement following the attack on a synagogue in Manchester today that has left two people dead. Police have classed the car attack and stabbing as a terrorism incident.

Five people were injured in the attack and two people were killed. The suspected attacker was shot dead by officers. Greater Manchester Police initially declared the attack a major incident.

However, the Met's Head of Counter Terrorism Policing, Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, later confirmed it was being treated as terrorist-related and that two other people had been arrested. A cordon has been placed around the Heaton Park synagogue, where armed police, paramedics, a bomb disposal unit and the fire service remain on scene.

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In a post on social media, Stacey said: "It is heartbreaking to hear of the attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur. My thoughts & prayers are with everyone effected.

"I'm also thinking of anyone right now who feels scared for themselves & their loved ones just because of who they are. Being Jewish feels scary & that is heartbreaking.

"It goes without saying, although I've said this before, My thoughts are also with the innocent people in Gaza. Being proudly Jewish & being against the horrific attack today does not cancel the other.

"I realise no matter what I say. Someone somewhere won't like it. But all I really have to say is that none of this is ok."

Police have confirmed three members of the public who were attacked remain in a "serious" condition in hospital. The Prince and Princess of Wales are among those who have expressed their condolences.

"Our thoughts are with the victims and the families of the terrible attack at Heaton Park Synagogue. The fact that this tragedy occurred on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, makes it all the more shocking," the royal's statement said.

"We are thinking of the entire community as well as the emergency responders who attended this terrible incident." King Charles has issued a statement following the attack at Heaton Park synagogue.

He said: "My wife and I have been deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the horrific attack in Manchester, especially on such a significant day for the Jewish community.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this appalling incident and we greatly appreciate the swift actions of the emergency services."

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will chair an emergency Cobra meeting. He said the attack is "absolutely shocking" and his thoughts are with those affected.

Starmer added: "I'm on my way back to London. When I arrive, I will chair an emergency Cobra meeting. I'm already able to say that additional police assets are being deployed to synagogues across the country, and we will do everything to keep our Jewish community safe."

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