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Public inquiry announced over deaths in Manchester synagogue attack
Overview
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 the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on 2 October 2025. The attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie, was shot dead by police after stabbing Cravitz to death, while Daulby was struck by a police bullet while blocking the doors. Greater Manchester Police previously apologised for failing to analyse seized mobile devices that contained evidence of Al-Shamie's extremist mindset before the attack took place on Yom Kippur. Survivors and families have welcomed the inquiry to examine the full circumstances and security concerns.
Key points
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a public inquiry into the deaths of Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby during the 2025 Manchester synagogue attack.
- Melvin Cravitz, 66, died from stab wounds, and Adrian Daulby, 53, was killed by an armed police bullet while blocking the doors against attacker Jihad Al-Shamie.
- The attack occurred on 2 October 2025, which was Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
- Greater Manchester Police admitted to a 'missed opportunity' after failing to examine seized mobile phones containing Al-Shamie's extremist mindset before the attack.
- The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police issued a deep apology for the oversight regarding the unexamined devices.
- Survivors, including severely injured volunteer security guard Andrew Franks, have welcomed the inquiry and urged that it proceed without unnecessary delay.