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Two individuals killed in a violent incident on a Jewish house of worship in Manchester have been revealed by police as Adrian Daulby, aged 53, and 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz.

Three more people are still hospitalized with severe trauma after the attacker drove a vehicle into individuals before attacking with a knife on the morning of the incident.

The violent incident, which authorities have declared was a terrorist incident, took place during the Day of Atonement, the most important observance in the Jewish tradition.

The perpetrator, who was killed by police at the scene, was a thirty-five-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent who was not on record to terrorism investigators, as stated by security officials.

Public Reaction

"Our hearts are broken," Britain's senior Jewish leader commented.

In an interview with a national radio program, he stated: "Yesterday's events was an awful blow to us, something which we had apprehensions regarding might happen because of the build up."

The attack was not only "an extremely difficult period" for Jews in Britain "but for the entire nation," he added.

Security Measures

"Our responsibility is to ensure our Jewish citizens, our citizens can conduct their daily activities with safety and security," the Home Secretary stated.

"It is unacceptable that the Jewish community in our country to believe they must live a reduced Jewish identity, that they cannot go about their business and practice their faith and go to their communal institutions in without fear," she stated.

The attacker was not identified to security services, she informed broadcasters, and it was "premature" to say if there was a terrorist cell behind the attack.

Investigation Update

The criminal probe was "progressing rapidly" and there was an increased police presence at religious institutions across the UK.

"The government does provide protective measures," the minister commented, adding: "I think we will have to consider what further actions we can take to deal with rising antisemitism."

Greater Manchester police announced they were supporting the families of the two victims.

"My deepest sympathies are with those affected by this tragedy at this profoundly challenging moment," law enforcement leadership stated.

He said that designated family representatives were in contact with them and would maintain assistance through the official inquiries.

"While protocols must be followed which must be followed, we commit to being mindful of cultural preferences and concerns and to making certain that the deceased and their loved ones' wishes are respected," he said, stating that the both victims were from the local area.

Medical examinations are taking place on Friday, per official sources.