King Charles Makes Rare Statement After 'Appalling' Deadly Yom Kippur Attack at Manchester Synagogue: 'Deeply Saddened and Shocked'

King Charles has responded to a horrific attack outside of a Manchester synagogue.

His Majesty released a rare statement after a deadly stabbing broke out at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in the English city on Yom Kippur — the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

"My wife and I have been deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the horrific attack in Manchester, especially on such a significant day for the Jewish community," King Charles said in his message to the public.

The monarch noted his and wife Queen Camilla's "thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this appalling incident."

At least two people were killed and three others left seriously injured on Thursday, October 2, after a man rammed his car into a crowd of people gathered outside of a synagogue in Crumpsall, located in a part of north Manchester known for its large Jewish community.

The suspect got out of his vehicle and started stabbing bystanders before he was gunned down by police.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed two people were dead in a statement shared to X, additionally revealing the suspect was " believed to be deceased."

"Police were called to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, on Middleton Road, Crumpsall, at 9.31am [4:31 a.m. ET] by a member of the public, stating he had witnessed a car being driven towards members of the public, & 1 man had been stabbed," a message shared to the law enforcement department's social media account read.

Authorities declared PLATO — U.K. police code for marauding terrorist attacks — and defined the situation as a "major incident" by 9:37 a.m. local time.

"Shots were fired by Greater Manchester Police firearms officers at 9.38am. One man has been shot, believed to be the offender," a follow-up post confirmed.

"A third person, a man believed to be the offender, was shot by GMP Firearms Officers and is also believed to be deceased. It cannot currently be confirmed due to safety issues surround suspicious items on his person. The bomb disposal unit has been called and is now at the scene," another update revealed.

Greater Manchester Police said "three other members of the public remain in a serious condition."

A large group of worshippers had already been inside of the temple at the time of the attack and were held until it was save for them to be evacuated.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson released a statement after the incident via X, writing: "We know today’s horrifying attack, on the Jewish community’s holiest day, will have caused significant shock and fear throughout all of our communities."

"We are grateful to the member of the public whose quick response to what they witnessed allowed our swift action, and as a result the offender was prevented from entering the synagogue," the message continued. "We remain in direct contact with all synagogues across Greater Manchester to provide reassurance and this will continue for as long as needed."