{"id":67334,"date":"2025-10-02T15:32:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T14:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/?p=67334"},"modified":"2025-10-02T15:33:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T14:33:57","slug":"statement-from-council-leader-following-manchester-synagogue-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/statement-from-council-leader-following-manchester-synagogue-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement from council leader following Manchester synagogue attack"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Two people have died after a suspected terror attack outside a synagogue in Crumpsall<\/strong>, <strong>Manchester today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_acf-block-68de8d3e7661f\" class=\"councillor-quote align-right other has-white-color has-black-background-color grid-x\">\r\n\t<blockquote class=\"councillor-quote-blockquote medium-auto small-12 cell\">\r\n                    <div class=\"councillor-quote-title\"><p>Devon County Council leader Julian Brazil said: <\/p><\/div>\r\n        \t\t<div class=\"councillor-quote-text\"><p>&#8220;I am deeply shocked and saddened by the horrific attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester. On behalf of our communities here in Devon, I extend our heartfelt sympathy and solidarity to all those affected.<br \/>\n\u201cThis cowardly act of violence\u2014especially on Yom Kippur, a sacred day of reflection and peace\u2014has reverberated far beyond Manchester. It is a stark reminder of the importance of standing together against hatred in all its forms.<br \/>\n\u201cDevon is home to people of many faiths and backgrounds, and we are united in our condemnation of this attack. We stand shoulder to shoulder with Manchester\u2019s Jewish community and reaffirm our commitment to fostering safe, inclusive, and respectful communities everywhere.<br \/>\n\u201cOur thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those grieving today. We also commend the emergency services for their swift and courageous response.<br \/>\n\u201cHate has no place in our society. We must continue to work together to build a future rooted in understanding, compassion, and peace.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n        <div class=\"councillor-quote-aside medium-auto small-12 cell\">\r\n\t<figure class=\"councillor-quote-image grid-x\">\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"small-6 cell medium-12\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/10\/Julian-Brazil-Devon-County-New-Councillors-May-25-261.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n        <figcaption class=\"councillor-quote-description small-6 cell medium-12\" >\r\n            \t        Devon County Council leader Julian Brazil            <\/figure>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    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