Public inquiry launched into Manchester synagogue terror attack

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 19:31 · Archive

The Home Secretary has announced a public inquiry into the deaths of two worshippers killed in an attack at Manchester's Heaton Park synagogue last October.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a public inquiry into the deaths of Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, who were killed during an attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on 2 October 2025. The attack took place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Melvin Cravitz, 66, died from multiple stab wounds. Adrian Daulby, 53, was killed by a bullet fired by armed police as he blocked the synagogue doors to prevent the attacker from entering.

Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old Syrian-born UK citizen, drove at individuals outside the synagogue and attacked members of the public with a knife before being shot dead by police. Three other people were seriously injured in the attack. Mahmood said the inquiry will ensure that all evidence can be heard, including sensitive national security material that could not otherwise be fully heard in the coroner's court.

According to BBC Manchester, police had seized Al-Shamie's mobile phone containing details of his extremist mindset but did not analyse its contents until after the attack had occurred. Earlier this year, a police chief said he was deeply sorry over missed opportunities to potentially uncover the plot.

How it is being reported

• Public inquiry over Manchester synagogue attack deathsThe Home Secretary confirms a public inquiry will examine Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby's deaths.BBC Manchester · 12 Oct, 19:07
• Public inquiry to be launched into Heaton Park synagogue terror attack, Home Secretary announcesMelvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby were killed in the attack last OctoberManchester Evening News · 12 Oct, 18:09

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

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