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OLD TRAFFORD will hold a minute’s silence to remember the victims of the recent terror attack at a Manchester synagogue, which led to the tragic loss of two lives.
Ruben Amorim’s squad will also wear black armbands during the Premier League game against Sunderland at 3pm on Saturday at Old Trafford.
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Manchester is in mourning following the tragic events where two men lost their lives when a man drove into a crowd and stabbed individuals on Thursday morning.
The terrorist act took place outside Heaton Park synagogue during one of the most sacred days of the Jewish calendar.
Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitzwas, 66, were both sadly killed amidst the chaos before the attacker was shot dead by law enforcement.
The latest police update confirmed: “Although formal identification is still pending, we believe the attacker is 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie.
“He is a British citizen of Syrian heritage.”
Three victims remain hospitalized, with one hospitalized for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Authorities also reported detaining three individuals – two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s.
Manager Ruben Amorim expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims during his pre-match press conference on Friday.
The Portuguese coach remarked: “We live in a bizarre world right now.
“Such incidents occur far too frequently. We extend our sympathies to the victims, and we will honor them tomorrow.
“This is indeed a troubling time.”
United expressed their homage to the victims after thenews broke, posting on X: “The thoughts of everyone at Manchester United are with the victims of today’s tragic events in north Manchester and we offer our support to all those affected. #ACityUnited.”
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Greater Manchester on Friday to speak with the emergency responders involved in the aftermath of the attack.
The PM stated: “I wished to come and personally thank you on behalf of the nation.”
He mentioned he had visited the scene to pay his “respects” and had reviewed the police body-worn camera footage.
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy called the synagogue attack a “major incident.”
A major incident can be declared when an event results in fatalities or severe injuries to numerous people.
Similar tributes are expected at Manchester City’s match against Brentford on Sunday and at City’s Women’s Super League game against Arsenal on Saturday.
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