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A rabbi has described the instant when a man tried to barge into his city Jewish temple during a lethal attack, remarking "I saw malevolence, I witnessed animosity".

The spiritual leader mentioned that he and others secured the entrances of the worship house as the assailant was "ramming the entrances, flinging weighty plant pots, attempting whatever he could to gain entry".

Commending the quick-thinking of those at the synagogue, he said: "I saw true bravery, I must admit, and individuals who rushed to assist fellow members rather than escaping. It was remarkable."

One victim, and Another individual, both lost their lives after the attacker hit people and assaulted a person on the day of the incident.

• A number of additional individuals remain in medical care with critical harm.
• Police have designated the assailant, who was killed at the site, as the perpetrator and are considering the incident as a terrorist incident.

"I witnessed malevolence": Rabbi Daniel Walker recounts moment of house of worship assault

The spiritual leader explained that the event occurred before the holiday observance was in full swing, and afterwards there would have been many of people in the congregation.

He said: "Had one gentleman in specific failed to act as swiftly as he managed and got the doors closed, one can envision what would have transpired."

Recounting how the incident developed, he said a group of people maintained the gateways shut from the within to make sure the intruder was unable to get in.

Later after the law enforcement reached the scene, the spiritual leader mentioned two other individuals inside the building were injured.

A person was lost his life and someone else wounded by law enforcement firing, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.

A declaration from the department named the man killed by law enforcement as the victim.

Talking to the press, the spiritual leader said he would do his best to offer solace to the families of those killed and the broader public.

"There is fear but there is also support", he said.

"I believe and wish that we can give confidence and hope. I am certain very deeply that we can't allow this to overcome us".

The national leader and bystanders have commended the spiritual leader and the protection staff as "heroes" for their actions.

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

Nonetheless, a observer at the scene mentioned the spiritual leader had been calm the entire time as he and others led the congregation to security.

The relatives of Mr Daulby has also expressed admiration to their "brave individual" who lost his life during "the act of valor to protect fellow human beings".

"The family is shocked by the devastating, sudden death of such a wonderful down to earth person" the message continued, as the relatives requested for solitude to mourn.

Essential Facts About the City Synagogue Attack

• Several persons demonstrated exceptional valor during the incident
• Law enforcement are looking into the incident as terrorist-inspired
• The public has shown both fear and powerful support in the wake of the event