Detectives investigating the terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue are appealing for several remaining eyewitnesses to come forward.
CCTV enquiries conducted by officers have confirmed that, in the moments prior to police attendance, several unidentified witnesses were present, including an elderly man who was walking with a young child.
The elderly man was wearing a distinctive wide brimmed brown hat and was using a walking stick.
In addition to pedestrians passing the synagogue at the time of the incident, there were also numerous vehicles which stopped at the scene and attempted to provide care to those injured in the attack.
Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts, who holds operational responsibility for Counter Terrorism Policing North West, said: “Our investigation into the terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue is continuing and, so far, over 50 witnesses have been interviewed as part of the investigation.
“We are incredibly grateful for the public’s support, however we know from CCTV footage taken of the incident that there are still several eyewitnesses who remain unidentified. This includes an elderly man and a young child, as well as motorists who stopped at the scene to provide care to those who were injured.
“Nobody should ever see what those people saw. They have witnessed an unimaginably traumatic event and could potentially be struggling with processing the scenes that confronted them that day.
“That is why, in addition to assisting with our investigation, we are keen to identify and speak to anyone who was present at the time of the incident or the immediate aftermath so that we can ensure they have access to all the welfare support options that are available to witnesses. It is also incredibly important that all witnesses are identified as part of our support for the coronial investigation.
“If you think you may be one of these witnesses then please contact us via the Major Incident Public Portal or by calling 0161 856 3946.
