Public inquiry announced into Manchester synagogue attack deaths

Summarised from Lancashire Telegraph's report · Updated 12 Oct, 19:38 · Archive

A public inquiry will examine the deaths of two men killed in a terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue.

The Home Secretary has announced a public inquiry into the deaths of two men killed during a terrorist attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on 2 October 2025. Melvin Cravitz, 66, died from multiple stab wounds. Adrian Daulby, 53, was fatally struck by a bullet fired by armed police as he blocked the synagogue doors when the attacker attempted to gain entry. The attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old Syrian-born UK citizen, was shot dead by police.

The attack took place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. The Home Secretary said the inquiry would 'ensure that all evidence can be heard, including any sensitive national security material that could not otherwise be fully heard in the coroner's court'. The announcement follows criticism of missed opportunities to uncover Al-Shamie's extremist views before the attack.

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• Public inquiry announced into Heaton Park synagogue attack deathsA public inquiry will examine the deaths of two men killed during a terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue, the Home Secretary has announced.Lancashire Telegraph · 12 Oct, 18:41

In this story: Melvin Cravitz · Adrian Daulby · Jihad Al-Shamie · Shabana Mahmood · Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue · Manchester

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