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A cleric has shared the occasion when a person sought to force his way into his city synagogue during a deadly assault, remarking "I witnessed malevolence, I observed hate".

Rabbi Daniel Walker stated that he and fellow worshippers held the entrances of Heaton Park synagogue as Jihad Al-Shamie was "forcing the entrances, flinging large plant pots, doing anything he was able to to get in".

Applauding the swift-response of those at the temple, he remarked: "I observed real bravery, I must admit, and individuals who ran to help fellow members rather than escaping. It was remarkable."

A 53-year-old man, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, both succumbed after the individual hit individuals and assaulted a person on that day.

• Three people are still in medical care with serious wounds.
• Authorities have identified Jihad Al-Shamie, who was shot dead at the site, as the perpetrator and are treating the incident as a terror event.

"I saw evil": Rabbi Daniel Walker recounts time of temple incident

The cleric stated that the occurrence occurred before the Yom Kippur ceremony was in full flow, and afterwards there would have been many of attendees in the congregation.

He stated: "Had one individual in especial hadn't acted as swiftly as he did and got the doors closed, one can imagine what would have happened."

Explaining how the event unfolded, he stated a number of people kept the entrances shut from the inside to guarantee the intruder did not enter.

Later after the authorities arrived, rabbi Walker mentioned two other persons inside the structure were injured.

A person was fatally shot and a different individual harmed by law enforcement firing, local authorities has confirmed.

A statement from the department named the individual fatally shot by officers as the victim.

Speaking to media, the spiritual leader mentioned he would do his best to extend support to the relatives of those who died and the larger community.

"There is anxiety but there is also assistance", he stated.

"I am convinced and wish that we can give comfort and faith. I am certain very strongly that we can't allow this to defeat us".

The prime minister and witnesses have praised the cleric and the safety personnel as "courageous people" for their actions.

When inquired if he saw himself as a hero, he said: "I'm not sure that is accurate".

Nevertheless, a witness at the scene stated the spiritual leader had stayed serene during as he and fellow members led the gathering to safety.

The relatives of Mr Daulby has also expressed admiration to their "brave individual" who passed away during "the action of valor to rescue other people".

"His relatives is stunned by the devastating, abrupt demise of such a wonderful down to earth individual" the tribute continued, as the loved ones requested for seclusion to mourn.

Important Details About the Manchester House of Worship Attack

• Various individuals showed remarkable courage during the incident
• Police are looking into the incident as terrorist-driven
• The society has demonstrated both anxiety and powerful solidarity in the wake of the tragedy