We are shocked and horrified by the events at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue this morning. The thoughts of everyone at the University and Students' Union go out to those affected and their loved ones.
This holiest day in the Jewish calendar should be a time to come together in peaceful reflection and contemplation, but instead we know many in our community, especially our Jewish community, will be feeling worried and deeply distressed by what has happened.
The University of Manchester will always support and stand with our Jewish community of staff, students and across our city.
Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of Manchester
Lexie Baynes, Union Affairs Officer, University of Manchester Students' Union
