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A rabbi has described the occasion when a person sought to force his way into his city house of worship during a deadly attack, saying "I observed malevolence, I saw hate".

The spiritual leader mentioned that he and others held the gateways of the temple as the attacker was "body-charging the gateways, throwing heavy decorative pots, doing everything he was able to to gain entry".

Applauding the swift-response of those at the worship center, he said: "I witnessed real bravery, I have to say, and worshippers who hurried to aid fellow members rather than running away. It was astonishing."

One victim, and A 66-year-old man, both lost their lives after the attacker hit pedestrians and stabbed a individual on Thursday.

• Three additional individuals are still in the hospital with critical injuries.
• Law enforcement have identified the assailant, who was shot dead at the scene, as the individual responsible and are treating the incident as a terror-related occurrence.

"I observed malevolence": The spiritual leader remembers moment of synagogue incident

The cleric stated that the incident took place before the Yom Kippur ceremony was in full swing, and subsequently there would have been numerous of attendees in the congregation.

He remarked: "If one individual in particular failed to act as swiftly as he succeeded and secured the doors locked, we can imagine what would have occurred."

Recounting how the situation transpired, he said a several of worshippers maintained the gateways closed from the within to guarantee the attacker could not gain entry.

Eventually after the police arrived, the spiritual leader said two further persons inside the synagogue were hurt.

One man was lost his life and another person wounded by officer gunfire, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.

A announcement from the force identified the individual fatally shot by police as the victim.

Speaking to the press, the spiritual leader said he would make every effort to extend support to the loved ones of those killed and the broader community.

"We feel apprehension but there is also assistance", he said.

"I think and trust that we can offer reassurance and hope. I believe very deeply that we should not permit this to overcome us".

The prime minister and bystanders have commended the cleric and the security guards as "brave individuals" for their deeds.

When asked if he considered himself as a brave person, he said: "I'm not sure that is correct".

Nonetheless, a observer at the location said the spiritual leader had been calm the entire time as he and fellow members led the gathering to protection.

The family of the victim has also expressed admiration to their "courageous person" who passed away during "the action of courage to protect others".

"His relatives is shocked by the devastating, unexpected demise of such a kind down to earth person" the message added, as the relatives requested for solitude to process their loss.

Important Details About the City Temple Assault

• Several people demonstrated exceptional bravery during the incident
• Authorities are examining the assault as terrorist-driven
• The society has expressed both anxiety and powerful solidarity in the wake of the incident