Scotland’s First Minister has expressed his “horror” at the attack on a synagogue in Manchester as he sent his condolences to those impacted. Emergency services were called to the Heaton Park Synagogue at around 9.30am on Thursday (Peter Byrne/PA)Speaking during First Minister’s Questions in the hours after the attack, John Swinney said: “Can I express my horror at the attack on a synagogue in Manchester this morning. “Yom Kippur should be a time of peace and reflection, and instead they have been the victim of hate and violence. “This will cast a long shadow over Yom Kippur worship this evening,” he added. Scottish Tory co-leader Russell Findlay described the attack as “horrific” and sent his party’s “very best wishes” to those impacted.