King 'shocked and saddened' by attack on Manchester synagogue

King Charles and Queen Camilla said they were "deeply shocked and saddened" to hear about the attack in Manchester

There has been an attack on a synagogue in Greater Manchester.

A synagogue is a Jewish place of worship.

The King said he and Queen Camilla are "deeply shocked and saddened" and that their "thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this appalling incident."

Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack, adding "my thanks go to the emergency services and all the first responders."

"We will do everything to keep our Jewish community safe."

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The attack took place on the Jewish festival of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

Politicians of all parties have joined the king and prime minister offering sympathy to Jewish communities.

Manchester City Council Leader Bev Craig said: "Manchester stands with our Jewish community at this darkest of moments, and will come together as a city."

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: "People should be allowed to go about and practice their faith knowing that they're going to be safe."

"The Met Police service will be stepping up high visibility policing in and around synagogues in London."

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch told the BBC it was "an outrageous attack on the Jewish community on their holiest day" - calling it "vile and disgusting".

The Prime Minister says extra police will be in place at synagogues across the country.