Manchester, UK — Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has returned to the United Kingdom after a deadly attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, prompted an urgent government response.

The attack, which occurred on Friday, 30 October, left two people dead and three others in hospital in a serious condition, according to Sky News reporting.

Starmer cut short his visit to Denmark, where he had been attending the European Political Community summit, and was expected to convene an emergency COBRA meeting at Downing Street.

The meeting is intended to coordinate the government’s response to the incident and address the wider security implications.

Police have not yet confirmed the identities of the suspect or victims, or established a motive for the attack. Investigations are continuing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

The attack has renewed concerns about security at religious institutions and the protection of Jewish communities across the UK.

Further updates are expected as police release additional information and the government outlines its response.