A white lorry marked “bomb disposal” later arrived at the scene, and went behind the cordon outside the synagogue. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham told the BBC the suspect is believed to be dead. A force statement said: "Greater Manchester Police can confirm two people have died following the major incident outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, Middleton Road, Crumpsall. “We remain in direct contact with all synagogues across Greater Manchester to provide reassurance and this will continue for as long as needed. Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day in the Jewish calendar and is a time when synagogues are usually particularly busy.