Two people were killed and three seriously injured in an attack at a synagogue in northern England on Yom Kippur.

The suspect is believed dead after being shot by police amid concerns he had an explosive.

The incident involved a vehicle and stabbing, prompting a major police response under the national “Plato” protocol.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack horrific and ordered increased security at synagogues, the Associated Press has reported.

Officials noted the attack’s timing on the holiest day of the Jewish year, and investigations are ongoing.