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A rabbi has shared the moment when a individual tried to barge into his Manchester house of worship during a fatal assault, saying "I saw evil, I observed hatred".

Rabbi Daniel Walker explained that he and others held the doors of the worship house as the assailant was "forcing the doors, flinging large decorative pots, doing everything he was able to to get in".

Applauding the quick-thinking of those at the synagogue, he remarked: "I observed true heroism, I must declare, and worshippers who hurried to assist other people rather than running away. It was remarkable."

One victim, and A 66-year-old man, both died after the attacker struck people and stabbed a man on the day of the incident.

• Three others are still in hospital with critical wounds.
• Law enforcement have designated the attacker, who was shot dead at the scene, as the individual responsible and are considering the attack as a terror-related event.

"I saw malevolence": Rabbi Daniel Walker recalls time of temple assault

The spiritual leader mentioned that the incident took place before the Yom Kippur service was in underway, and later there would have been numerous of people in the congregation.

He remarked: "Unless one gentleman in specific hadn't acted as swiftly as he succeeded and got the doors closed, we can imagine what would have happened."

Recounting how the situation developed, he stated a number of worshippers kept the doors secured from the inside to guarantee the assailant could not get in.

Later after the police reached the scene, the cleric stated two further persons inside the structure were harmed.

One man was killed and a different individual injured by police firing, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.

A declaration from the department identified the man who died by law enforcement as Mr Daulby.

Talking to reporters, the cleric said he would make every effort to offer support to the loved ones of those killed and the larger society.

"Exists anxiety but there is also backing", he remarked.

"I believe and trust that we can provide reassurance and hope. I believe very firmly that we must not let this to beat us".

The government leader and bystanders have applauded rabbi Walker and the security guards as "heroes" for their actions.

When questioned if he saw himself as a brave person, he answered: "I doubt that is accurate".

However, a observer at the location mentioned the cleric had stayed serene throughout as he and fellow members directed the gathering to security.

The loved ones of Mr Daulby has also offered praise to their "brave individual" who passed away during "the deed of valor to protect other people".

"His relatives is shocked by the heartbreaking, sudden death of such a kind humble person" the tribute added, as the loved ones pleaded for seclusion to process their loss.

Essential Facts About the City Temple Assault

• Multiple persons showed remarkable bravery during the event
• Law enforcement are investigating the incident as terrorist-inspired
• The society has expressed both fear and powerful unity in the wake of the incident