The alleged perpetrator of the attack on the Synagogue of Hitton Park in Manchester was the 35 -year -old Jihad al -SamiA British citizen of Syrian descent, Manchester police announced tonight.

“We believe that the person responsible for today’s attacks is 35 -year -old Jihad al -Sami” The police said.

The attack was characterized ‘Terrorist’ by the police.

Al Sami was shot and killed by armed police officers after drilling his pedestrian car and stabbed at least one man near the synagogue, on his day Yom Kipurof the most sacred days of the Jewish calendar. Three people are in critical condition.

In accordance with Bbc Explosive mechanisms rushed to the spot, as the perpetrator allegedly wore an improvised explosive mechanism, and proceeded to a controlled explosion.

In a video released online since the attack- and while the perpetrator was already on the ground injured but alive- a police officer tried to remove the citizens who had gathered outside the railings.

“Everyone else, go back. If you are not involved, get away … it has a bomb, leave “, The police officer was heard shouting.

‘Drink him, he will press the button’ A citizen was heard shouting. Then a police officer shot the perpetrator who appears to be dead.

Police also noted that three more suspects, two men aged about 30 years and a woman around 60, have been arrested on charges of preparing and prompting terrorist acts.

See more about the bloody attack HERE.