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Two men killed in an attack on a Jewish house of worship in Manchester have been named by authorities as 53-year-old Adrian Daulby, and 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz.

Three others continue receiving medical care with severe trauma after the assailant rammed a car into individuals before stabbing others on Thursday morning.

The attack, which authorities have declared was a terrorist incident, occurred on Judaism's holiest day, the most sacred occasion in the Jewish faith.

The perpetrator, who was shot dead at the location, was a thirty-five-year-old UK national of Syrian heritage who was not previously known to counter-terrorism authorities, as stated by security officials.

Official Statements

"Our hearts are broken," Britain's senior Jewish leader declared.

During a conversation on a major broadcast, he stated: "What transpired yesterday was a devastating impact to us, something which we had apprehensions regarding might happen because of the preceding circumstances."

The attack was not only "an extremely difficult period" for the British Jewish community "but for all of our society," he added.

Official Reaction

"Our obligation is to ensure our Jewish citizens, our people can go about their lives with security and assurance," a cabinet minister declared.

"It is unacceptable that Jewish citizens in our country to feel compelled to live a reduced Jewish identity, that they cannot pursue their activities and practice their faith and go to their communal institutions in freedom," she continued.

The assailant was not known to security services, she informed news organizations, and it was "not yet possible" to say if there was a terror network behind the attack.

Police Inquiry

The criminal probe was "progressing rapidly" and there was an additional law enforcement visibility at Jewish worship centers across the UK.

"Authorities allocate protective measures," the representative commented, adding: "We must evaluate what more we can do to address growing religious prejudice."

Law enforcement officials confirmed they were assisting the relatives of the two men killed.

"My deepest sympathies are with those affected by this tragedy at this incredibly difficult period," the lead investigator declared.

He said that trained family liaison officers were in touch with relatives and would maintain assistance through the official inquiries.

"Although procedures exist which need compliance, we promise to be considerate of religious traditions and sensitivities and to guaranteeing that these men and their relatives' requests are respected," he said, noting that the both victims were from the Manchester community.

Post-mortems are taking place on the next day, according to authoritative reports.