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Police report four wounded in shooting near UK synagogue

The British police confirmed on Thursday that four people were injured in a stabbing near a Manchester synagogue after a car allegedly drove at pedestrians.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP), said that officers were called to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue incident in Crumpsall, North Manchester after a witness reported seeing a car drive at members of public and that a man was stabbed.

GMP reported that armed officers responded to the incident and that an offender believed by GMP was shot.

A photographer reported that there was heavy police presence around the area. Ambulance crews in protective helmets and body armor were seen, and one person was taken into an ambulance.

GMP released a statement saying that "paramedics have arrived on the scene... and they are treating members of public. Currently, four members of public have injuries from both the vehicle accident and stab wounds."

The North West Ambulance Service has dispatched its resources to the region.

The ambulance service stated that they were evaluating the situation with the help of other emergency services.

Andy Burnham said that it was a serious event.

He told BBC radio that he would advise people to avoid the area because it was a serious incident. However, he also said, "I can reassure people immediately, the immediate danger seems to be over and Greater Manchester Police has dealt with it quickly." (Reporting and editing by Kate Holton, Michael Holden and Phil Noble)

(source: Reuters)