The morning of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, began in quiet solemnity.

At Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester, hundreds of worshippers arrived on the crisp autumn morning.

Inside, prayers filled the sanctuary. Outside a security guard kept a watchful eye – now common practice since October 7 amid elevated risks to the Jewish community.

For a while, the day proceeded peacefully – worship, reflection, quiet conversation. Few could have anticipated the terror barrelling in their direction.

Then at around 9.30am, came the first sign of the horror that was about to unfold.