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A cleric has described the occasion when a individual tried to break into his Manchester Jewish temple during a fatal assault, stating "I witnessed wickedness, I witnessed hatred".

Rabbi Daniel Walker explained that he and congregation members held the doors of the worship house as Jihad Al-Shamie was "body-charging the entrances, flinging weighty decorative pots, trying anything he was able to to gain entry".

Applauding the quick-thinking of those at the synagogue, he stated: "I witnessed real heroism, I have to say, and people who hurried to assist fellow members rather than escaping. It was amazing."

A 53-year-old man, and Another individual, both lost their lives after the attacker drove into individuals and attacked a man on Thursday.

• Three people are still in the hospital with severe injuries.
• Authorities have named the assailant, who was fatally shot at the scene, as the individual responsible and are treating the attack as a terror-related incident.

"I witnessed evil": The cleric recalls instant of house of worship incident

The spiritual leader stated that the occurrence happened before the holiday ceremony was in full flow, and later there would have been numerous of attendees in attendance.

He remarked: "If one man in particular did not act as promptly as he did and got the doors secured, one can envision what would have happened."

Recounting how the situation developed, he said a group of individuals kept the gateways secured from the inside to make sure the intruder did not get in.

At some point after the authorities arrived, the spiritual leader mentioned two additional people inside the synagogue were injured.

A person was fatally shot and a different individual harmed by law enforcement shots, law enforcement has reported.

A announcement from the agency named the person who died by police as Mr Daulby.

Speaking to reporters, rabbi Walker stated he would do his best to extend solace to the loved ones of those deceased and the wider society.

"We feel apprehension but there is also support", he stated.

"I am convinced and trust that we can provide comfort and hope. I feel very firmly that we must not let this to defeat us".

The national leader and witnesses have praised the spiritual leader and the safety personnel as "heroes" for their deeds.

When asked if he considered himself as a brave person, he responded: "I doubt that is true".

Nonetheless, a witness at the site stated the cleric had been serene throughout as he and fellow members directed the congregation to safety.

The relatives of the victim has also offered praise to their "brave individual" who died during "the deed of bravery to rescue fellow human beings".

"The loved ones is shocked by the devastating, sudden demise of such a lovely humble person" the tribute continued, as the family requested for solitude to mourn.

Key Information About the Manchester Temple Assault

• Various individuals demonstrated remarkable bravery during the incident
• Authorities are investigating the attack as terrorist-driven
• The public has expressed both fear and strong unity in the wake of the tragedy