North East mayors Kim McGuinness and Ben Houchen have said they are "appalled" and "saddened" as two people are confirmed to have died following a terror attack at a Manchester synagogue.

Another man, who has been confirmed by police to be the attacker, has also died after being shot by armed officers.

Armed police officers at the scene near the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester(Image: Peter Byrne)

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