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A spiritual leader has described the moment when a person sought to barge into his Manchester house of worship during a deadly attack, remarking "I observed malevolence, I observed animosity".

The cleric explained that he and fellow worshippers secured the entrances of the temple as the attacker was "body-charging the entrances, hurling large plant pots, attempting everything he was able to to gain entry".

Praising the quick-thinking of those at the worship center, he said: "I observed real courage, I must declare, and worshippers who rushed to aid fellow members rather than escaping. It was remarkable."

Adrian Daulby, 53, and A 66-year-old man, both lost their lives after the individual hit people and stabbed a individual on Thursday.

• Three additional individuals are still in hospital with serious wounds.
• Authorities have designated Jihad Al-Shamie, who was shot dead at the site, as the individual responsible and are considering the attack as a terror occurrence.

"I saw evil": The spiritual leader remembers time of temple attack

Rabbi Walker stated that the event happened before the holiday observance was in underway, and afterwards there would have been many of individuals in the congregation.

He said: "Had one individual in particular did not act as promptly as he managed and secured the entrances secured, we can imagine what would have occurred."

Recounting how the event transpired, he stated a group of worshippers held the gateways secured from the inside to ensure the attacker did not get in.

Later after the police came, the cleric mentioned two additional individuals inside the building were injured.

A person was lost his life and a different individual harmed by officer gunfire, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.

A statement from the department designated the man killed by police as Mr Daulby.

Talking to the press, the cleric mentioned he would do his best to extend comfort to the loved ones of those who died and the broader community.

"Exists apprehension but there is also assistance", he said.

"I think and trust that we can provide comfort and optimism. I believe very firmly that we should not permit this to beat us".

The government leader and witnesses have applauded the spiritual leader and the security guards as "brave individuals" for their conduct.

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

Nonetheless, a bystander at the site mentioned the rabbi had stayed composed the entire time as he and additional individuals led the gathering to protection.

The relatives of the deceased has also expressed admiration to their "hero" who lost his life during "the action of courage to protect others".

"His relatives is shocked by the tragic, unexpected death of such a kind humble man" the message noted, as the family pleaded for seclusion to process their loss.

Key Information About the City Temple Attack

• Several people demonstrated remarkable valor during the incident
• Police are examining the incident as terror-related-inspired
• The community has expressed both concern and powerful solidarity in the aftermath of the tragedy