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A rabbi has described the occasion when a individual sought to force his way into his Manchester Jewish temple during a lethal attack, saying "I witnessed wickedness, I witnessed animosity".

The spiritual leader stated that he and congregation members maintained the doors of the worship house as Jihad Al-Shamie was "forcing the entrances, throwing weighty flower containers, trying whatever he could to gain entry".

Applauding the quick-thinking of those at the worship center, he stated: "I witnessed genuine bravery, I must admit, and people who rushed to assist others rather than fleeing. It was amazing."

Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, both died after the individual hit people and attacked a person on Thursday.

• Several additional individuals remain in hospital with serious wounds.
• Law enforcement have identified the assailant, who was killed at the scene, as the individual responsible and are considering the incident as a terrorist incident.

"I observed evil": Rabbi Daniel Walker recalls time of house of worship attack

The spiritual leader explained that the event happened before the holiday observance was in full swing, and afterwards there would have been many of attendees in participation.

He remarked: "If one man in particular did not act as quickly as he succeeded and locked the doors secured, we can picture what would have occurred."

Explaining how the event unfolded, he mentioned a number of people held the doors shut from the interior to guarantee the intruder could not gain entry.

Eventually after the police arrived, rabbi Walker stated two further people inside the structure were hurt.

An individual was fatally shot and a different individual wounded by law enforcement gunfire, law enforcement has confirmed.

A announcement from the force named the person killed by law enforcement as the victim.

Talking to the press, rabbi Walker mentioned he would try his utmost to extend solace to the loved ones of those deceased and the larger public.

"There is apprehension but there is also backing", he stated.

"I am convinced and wish that we can provide comfort and hope. I am certain very firmly that we must not allow this to defeat us".

The prime minister and observers have praised rabbi Walker and the security guards as "courageous people" for their actions.

When asked if he saw himself as a hero, he said: "I don't believe that is accurate".

However, a witness at the location stated the rabbi had been composed during as he and additional individuals led the gathering to safety.

The family of Mr Daulby has also offered praise to their "courageous person" who lost his life during "the action of courage to save fellow human beings".

"The loved ones is surprised by the devastating, sudden death of such a kind humble individual" the tribute added, as the family pleaded for seclusion to process their loss.

Important Details About the Manchester Temple Incident

• Multiple people showed exceptional bravery during the attack
• Authorities are looking into the incident as terror-related-motivated
• The public has expressed both anxiety and powerful support in the wake of the incident