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Two men fatally injured in an attack on a religious center in Manchester have been named by police as Adrian Daulby, aged 53, and 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz.

Three more people continue receiving medical care with severe trauma after Jihad Al-Shamie rammed a car into individuals before attacking with a knife on the morning of the incident.

The assault, which police have said was a terror-related event, came on the Day of Atonement, the holiest day in the Jewish tradition.

The attacker, who was killed by police at the location, was a thirty-five-year-old UK national of Syrian background who was not previously identified to terrorism investigators, per government sources.

Public Reaction

"Right now our hearts are shattered," the UK's Chief Rabbi stated.

Speaking to a prominent media outlet, he remarked: "What transpired yesterday was a devastating impact to us, something which we had apprehensions regarding might happen because of the escalating tensions."

The attack was not only "a profoundly troubling moment" for the British Jewish community "but for all of our society," he continued.

Security Measures

"Our obligation is to ensure our Jewish population, our residents can live their lives with security and assurance," a senior government official declared.

"It is unacceptable that the Jewish community in our country to feel compelled to live a smaller Jewish life, that they cannot pursue their activities and observe their religion and go to their communal institutions in freedom," she continued.

The perpetrator was not known to counter-terrorism police, she stated to broadcasters, and it was "too early" to say if there was a terror network behind the attack.

Police Inquiry

The law enforcement inquiry was "continuing at pace" and there was an additional law enforcement visibility at Jewish worship centers across the UK.

"The government does provide protective measures," the minister commented, adding: "It will be necessary to examine what more we can do to deal with rising antisemitism."

Law enforcement officials confirmed they were providing help to loved ones of the two men killed.

"Our heartfelt condolences are with Mr Daulby and Mr Cravitz's loved ones at this incredibly difficult period," a senior police officer expressed.

He confirmed that specialized support personnel were in contact with them and would continue to support them through the coronial process.

"Whilst there are processes which require adherence, we commit to being mindful of cultural preferences and sensitivities and to ensuring that the deceased and their families' preferences are followed," he continued, stating that the both victims were from the local area.

Medical examinations are taking place on Friday, as confirmed by government statements.