King Charles has arrived in Manchester to pay tribute to the victims and families of those affected by the synagogue attack in Crumpsall earlier this month.
The King visited the Heaton Park Synagogue where the attack took place and has been meeting people who were inside when the attack began
He was greeted by Rabbi Daniel Walker who showed him the floral tributes that had been left outside the synagogue
He spoke to crowds who had gathered in the pouring rain before leaving to visit GMP Headquarters
He is greeted outside by Chief Constable Stephen Watson, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Lord-Lieutenant Dianne Hawkins.
He also met some of the first responders to the attack
Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson QPM: “We were honoured that The King visited Manchester today, and we were grateful for his support and appreciation of the tireless work that the emergency services have undertaken in recent weeks.
“His Majesty’s warm words for members of the community were gratefully received, and it is a privilege that he could witness firsthand the resilience, bravery, and strength that the people of Greater Manchester possess in the most difficult of times.
“Our thoughts remain with all those so cruelly affected by the attack. We will continue to do everything in our power to protect our communities and relentlessly pursue those intent on causing such grave harm.”
