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Melvin Cravitz Manchester was killed in the synagogue attack – while patrolling at the police t (Picture: -)
The two victims killed by the pro-Islamic Extractional Jihad al-Shamie during the car and knife ramp, the heroes were greeted for giving their lives that protect the worship of dozens of worship gathered to celebrate the most sacred Jewish day of the year.
66 -year -old Melvin Cravitz died with 53 -year -old Adrian Daulby, who attacked the Heaton Park community synagogue in Manchester on Thursday morning, born in Syria. In a tragic way, one of the victims died of the firearms fired by a policeman who was deployed to stop the barbaric attack. And another member of the community was injured by the street police bullet to protect the worshipers gathered to commemorate Yom Kippur.
The Great Manchester police confirmed that only seven minutes after the removal of the 999 alarm of armed officers and wearing a fake suicide bomb belt El -Shamie, seven minutes after hitting the scene as “a tragic and unpredictable result”. The Great Manchester Chief Sir Stephen Watson confirmed that the only shot that was fired outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Community Synagogue in Crumpsall on Thursday confirmed that the terrorist was not a fiery weapon.

Yoni Finlay stopped the knife called 35-year-old Jihad al-Shamie by the police on Thursday (Picture: Facebook)
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Sir Stephen said he was in the hospital after the survivor’s sacrifice-three father, Yoni Finlay, in the hospital after the weapon injury, but did not threaten the situation.
A total of four people were injured on the ramp, three of them are still in the hospital. One was working for Community Security Trust, the general manager of the organization, a charity that provides security to the Jewish community.
The worshipers, who helped to protect the stand outside the synagogue, launched the plant containers in a desperate attempt to stop using Al-Shamie after hitting the front doors of the building.
“Both Melvin and Adrian heroes were dead.
Prime Minister Sir Keir added Starmer: “There is no doubt that they have blocked an even bigger tragedy”.
Raba Walker said in his statement, ız The loss we felt beyond words, ”said:“ These were not just the members of our synagogue – they were our friends, our family – and leaves a gap that could never be filled. ”
Afterwards, the rabbi, who was depicted in blood -stained robes, described the attack as “holiness, and added a joint statement with the synagogue manager and the trustees and added that it was önemli a section that changes us all forever”.
Police Chief Sir Stephen said: “The Pathologist of the Ministry of Interior advised that one of the deceased victims would temporarily be subjected to a consistent wound with a febrile injury.

The man who killed two Jewish people in a synagogue in Manchester on Thursday in a car and knife attack (Picture: -)
“Currently, the suspect is believed to be one of the authorized fiery arms officers while trying to prevent the suspect Jihad al-Shamie has no fiery weapons, and the only shots that are fired, the criminal from entering the synagogue and more damage to our Jewish community.
“Therefore, this injury, unfortunately, can be sustained as a tragic and unpredictable consequence of the necessary action taken for my officers to end this vicious attack.”
Sir Sir Stephen said: “It was recommended by medical experts that one of the three victims currently being treated in the hospital had a fiery wound that does not threaten life with compassion.
“While the worshipers move bravely to prevent the attacker from gaining entry, both victims are believed to be close to each other behind the synagogue gate.”
Mr. Cravitz leaves behind his wife Karen, whom he married in August 2009. The couple, which is shared online in a family album picture, is seen as a whiskey cup on wedding days.
Mr. Cravitz’s relatives described him as a gi gentle giant ”that would never harm a fly”. Cousin Phil Bentley said Mr. Cravitz’s death was even more tragic because he would never normally be in the synagogue in the early hours of the day.

Members of the Jewish Community, Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Relax to each other close to SYAG (Picture: PA)
Mr. Bentley’s wife, Evayne, added: “He didn’t deserve it. Nobody deserves it.”
He said that the attack would have a “great impact on the Jewish community locally and did not feel safe in the UK. “
A friend and neighbor Hindi Cohen said that Mr. Cravitz was a “cute man” with a good sense of humor: “Our children loved him. He called him Uncle Melvin to my children.”
Mr. Daulby was described by one of his neighbors as biri one of the best men I have seen in my life ”.
Abdul Rahimi, who has been living with the 53 -year -old child for 20 years, said that he was a “great neighbor çocuk who often buys books and toys for children on the streets.
“He was a very, very good man,” he said.
Mr. Finlay, who lives near the synagogue, was hospitalized with stomach injuries after the attack and had an emergency surgery.
A friend of mine said: “We heard that Yoni was one of those who helped to barricade the door from the inside to stop the terrorist from entering the synagogue.
“We don’t know how serious it is, but we hope it will be good.
He added a member of the Heaton Park Synagogue, who recognized Mr. Finlay: “My wife saw that he had taken him to an ambulance on a stretcher.
43 -year -old Yusit Stein said: “One of the victims I know very well. Then I was in another synagogue and I heard the news dripped a little later.
“He was a cute man.
“It requires such a terrible action to offer people to the attention.”
37 -year -old Patrick Kirk said: ım I came here to pay my respects. No family needs to go through.
“Men were only going to their daily work and finally lost their lives.”
60 -year -old Jennifer Fitzgerald left flowers to the scene. He said: “I live soon.
“It’s terrible. I don’t know any of the interested ones, but that doesn’t make it less terrible.
“I tried to leave flowers yesterday, but everywhere was under the cord. It doesn’t seem enough to bring flowers. There’s nothing we can do for help.”

Terrorism, Middleton RD, Manchester. October 2, 2025 (Picture: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)
Detective Chief Inspector Lewis Hughes, responsible for coordinating the wounded response, said, “Deepered sympathy Mr. Daulby and Mr. Cravitz’s loved ones.
“Specially trained family contact officers will in contact with them. They will continue to update them about the investigation and support them throughout the coronial process.
“Even though there are processes to be followed, we are committed to paying attention to cultural preferences and sensitivities and respect for the wishes of these men and loved ones.”
Victims and Heaton Park in Crumpsall will be supported by the recently appointed independent public defendant.
In his first movement, the body will enable affected victims, relatives and close friends to understand their rights and to access vital emotional and practical support. This may also include helping victims to travel in investigations that may follow investigations.
Deputy Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor David Lammy said, “We are standing in solidarity with the Jewish community after the vile terrorist attack outside the Hebrew Congregogue in Manchester.
“For the first time, we support the victims through the independent public advocate. This will allow them to receive their care, knowledge and advocacy.
“Immediately, our focus is the victims and security of our communities. However, do not make mistakes, everyone responsible for this persecution will be taken into account.”
An emotional guard was to be held on Friday afternoon, Manchester United will praise the victims on Saturday, a minute of silence.
Both United and Sunderland players will wear black arm bands as a sign of respect for Mr. Daulby and Mr. Cravitz.
Dame Sarah Mullalyly, the newly named Canterbury Archbishop, said that the Church of England had the responsibility to stop with the Jewish community after the attack.
He said: “All kinds of hatred and racism cannot be allowed to break us down.”




