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A spiritual leader has shared the moment when a individual sought to barge into his Manchester synagogue during a fatal assault, stating "I witnessed wickedness, I witnessed hate".

Rabbi Daniel Walker explained that he and others maintained the gateways of the temple as the assailant was "ramming the entrances, flinging heavy plant pots, trying everything he could to gain entry".

Applauding the fast-acting of those at the worship center, he said: "I observed real courage, I must declare, and worshippers who hurried to aid fellow members rather than escaping. It was amazing."

Adrian Daulby, 53, and Another individual, both died after the assailant drove into pedestrians and stabbed a person on that day.

• Three people remain in the hospital with severe injuries.
• Law enforcement have named the assailant, who was killed at the site, as the perpetrator and are classifying the assault as a terror incident.

"I observed evil": The spiritual leader recounts instant of temple incident

The spiritual leader explained that the incident happened before the holiday observance was in underway, and later there would have been numerous of people in attendance.

He said: "If one gentleman in particular did not act as quickly as he succeeded and secured the doors closed, we can picture what would have happened."

Recounting how the event developed, he said a group of worshippers kept the doors secured from the interior to ensure the intruder did not enter.

Eventually after the law enforcement reached the scene, rabbi Walker stated two other individuals inside the building were harmed.

One man was killed and someone else injured by law enforcement shots, local authorities has reported.

A statement from the force named the individual killed by law enforcement as the deceased.

Speaking to media, the spiritual leader stated he would try his utmost to offer solace to the families of those killed and the broader society.

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

"I believe and hope that we can provide reassurance and faith. I feel very strongly that we can't let this to overcome us".

The government leader and observers have applauded rabbi Walker and the safety personnel as "heroes" for their actions.

When questioned if he viewed himself as a brave person, he responded: "I don't believe that is accurate".

However, a observer at the site said the spiritual leader had stayed serene the entire time as he and additional individuals directed the congregation to safety.

The family of the deceased has also offered praise to their "courageous person" who passed away during "the action of valor to protect fellow human beings".

"His relatives is stunned by the heartbreaking, sudden passing of such a lovely humble person" the message continued, as the relatives asked for solitude to process their loss.

Essential Facts About the City Temple Attack

• Several individuals showed exceptional valor during the event
• Law enforcement are investigating the incident as terrorist-motivated
• The public has demonstrated both fear and significant support in the aftermath of the tragedy