Police name two victims of Manchester synagogue attack
## Security Incident at Manchester Synagogue
Security Incident at Manchester Synagogue
On Thu, Oct 3, 2025, Greater Manchester Police responded to a violent incident at the Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester. Two local residents, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, were killed. Three other individuals remain hospitalized in serious condition.
The suspect was neutralized by police seven minutes after initiating the attack, which involved driving a car into pedestrians and utilizing a knife. The suspect was wearing what appeared to be an explosives belt; however, it was later confirmed to be non-functional.
The police have identified the suspect as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent. The incident is being investigated as a terrorist attack. Authorities have arrested three individuals in connection to the event, two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s, on suspicion of preparing or committing acts of terrorism.
On Thu, Oct 3, 2025, Greater Manchester Police responded to a violent incident at the Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed that the attacker was not previously monitored by police or the Prevent program, a national counterterrorism initiative aimed at identifying individuals at risk of radicalization.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack, affirming a commitment to the safety of the Jewish community. He emphasized the importance of national unity and assured that measures would be taken to ensure security.
The Community Security Trust reported a significant rise in antisemitic incidents in the UK, with over 1,500 incidents in the first half of the year. This follows a historical trend of increased incidents, marking the second-highest six-month total on record.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
