I witnessed malevolence as assailant attempted to storm Jewish temple, rabbi describes

A spiritual leader has recounted the occasion when a individual tried to break into his Manchester synagogue during a fatal attack, saying "I saw evil, I observed animosity".

The cleric explained that he and fellow worshippers held the entrances of the worship house as Jihad Al-Shamie was "ramming the doors, throwing heavy flower containers, doing everything he could to enter".

Praising the quick-thinking of those at the temple, he stated: "I witnessed real heroism, I must declare, and worshippers who hurried to help others rather than fleeing. It was remarkable."

Adrian Daulby, 53, and A 66-year-old man, both succumbed after the attacker hit individuals and attacked a person on the day of the incident.

• Three others continue to be in hospital with serious injuries.
• Law enforcement have identified the attacker, who was killed at the location, as the individual responsible and are considering the attack as a terrorist occurrence.

"I observed malevolence": The cleric recalls time of house of worship incident

The spiritual leader explained that the event happened before the Yom Kippur observance was in full swing, and later there would have been many of individuals in the congregation.

He remarked: "If one individual in particular hadn't acted as promptly as he succeeded and locked the gateways secured, one can envision what would have happened."

Explaining how the incident developed, he stated a several of individuals maintained the entrances closed from the interior to make sure the attacker did not enter.

Later after the authorities reached the scene, the spiritual leader stated two further persons inside the structure were harmed.

A person was fatally shot and another person injured by law enforcement gunfire, law enforcement has reported.

A statement from the agency identified the person killed by officers as the victim.

Talking to the press, the spiritual leader stated he would make every effort to offer comfort to the families of those who died and the wider community.

"There is fear but there is also backing", he remarked.

"I think and wish that we can provide reassurance and optimism. I feel very strongly that we can't allow this to overcome us".

The government leader and observers have praised the cleric and the safety personnel as "courageous people" for their deeds.

When questioned if he considered himself as a courageous individual, he said: "I doubt that is accurate".

Nevertheless, a observer at the scene stated the rabbi had stayed serene throughout as he and others led the gathering to safety.

The loved ones of the deceased has also offered praise to their "hero" who died during "the act of valor to rescue others".

"His relatives is surprised by the tragic, sudden passing of such a wonderful humble person" the message continued, as the family asked for privacy to process their loss.

Important Details About the City House of Worship Assault

• Multiple individuals showed outstanding bravery during the attack
• Law enforcement are examining the attack as terror-driven
• The public has demonstrated both fear and significant unity in the wake of the tragedy