Greater Manchester Police (GMP) initially declared the attack a major incident and it was later confirmed as an act of terrorism
The two men killed in in yesterday’s attack at a Manchester synagogue have been named by police.
The two innocent members of the Jewish Community who sadly died as a result of the incident at Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue have been named as 53-year-old Adrian Daulby and 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz, both from Crumpsall.
Whilst formal identification is yet to take place their families have been informed and Family Liaison Officers are in contact with them and offering support.
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Greater Manchester Police’s Det Ch Supt Lewis Hughes said: “My deepest sympathies are with Mr Daulby and Mr Cravitz’s loved ones at this extremely hard time.
“Specially trained family liaison officers are in contact with them. They will continue to update them on the investigation and support them throughout the coronial process
“Whilst there are processes which must be followed, we commit to being mindful of cultural preferences and sensitivities and to ensuring that these men and their loved ones’ wishes are respected.”
Additionally, the Home Office says post-mortems will take place later this morning.
Police have named the terrorist who killed two in a deadly rampage at a Manchester synagogue as Jihad Al-Shamie.
The 35-year-old is a British citizen of Syrian descent. Two men, aged in their 30s and a woman in her 60s were apprehended on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of connected to the synagogue attack, Greater Manchester Police added.
Extra police officers have been deployed across Greater Manchester to provide reassurance following yesterday’s attacks at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Middleton Road in Crumpsall.The additional resources will provide a high visibility presence in North Manchester, Bury, and Salford, within Jewish communities, and around synagogues.City of Manchester District Commander, Chief Superintendent David Meeney said: “We have taken this action to ensure that our Jewish communities and wider communities within Greater Manchester feel safe and reassured following yesterday’s tragic incident in Crumpsall.“People in North Manchester, Bury, Salford, within Jewish communities, and around synagogues can expect to see uniformed officers on patrol in vehicles and on foot throughout today, in to this evening, and over the weekend.“They are there to reassure you and, whilst they may not be able to answer questions about the investigation, they will be happy to reassure you about the actions we are taking to ensure communities are safe and feel safe.“We are conscious of the significance of Fridays and Saturdays in the Jewish faith, and will be doing everything we can to help communities mark Shabbat with their families and friends as they wish.”
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