Today we reach the one year mark where the lives lost and communities changed by the terrorist atrocity which occurred at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester.
On October 2 2025, Worshippers Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby were killed after Jihad Al-Shamie, a Syrian-born UK citizen, drove his Kia Picanto into the gates of the synagogue and then began attacking with a knife, wearing a fake suicide belt.
Three other men were treated in hospital for serious injuries following the attack in October, which led to Salford Royal Hospital being temporarily locked down and saw the police presence in Jewish communities across Salford being stepped up.
Both men were laid to rest in Salford with Daulby – described as a “hero” who attempted to barricade the synagogue door and protect worshippers from the attack – buried at Agecroft Jewish Cemetery.
Melvin Cravitz, 66, was honoured at a funeral service in Pendlebury.
On August 20 2026, Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, of St James Road, Higher Broughton was charged with failing to disclose information in relation to the terror attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester.
The pain and suffering is still fresh for so many, and our commitment to helping all those affected by the attack remains unwavering.
GMP are sharing a video across their social media channels today with a message from Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson.
Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson said in the video: “Today, we particularly commemorate with great respect those who had lost their lives.
“We also reflect upon the enduring harms that are still borne predominantly by our Jewish community, who in seeking to go about their everyday lives in our country find themselves in a place of being fearful.”
