Deadly Attack at Manchester Synagogue: Two Killed, Multiple Injured Amid Rising Antisemitism
A car ramming and stabbing incident at a Manchester synagogue resulted in two fatalities and several injuries, with police mistakenly shooting a victim during the chaos.
Overview
A deadly attack occurred at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester during Yom Kippur, involving a car ramming and a fatal stabbing.
Victims Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, were killed, with one accidentally shot by police while responding to the attack.
Three injured victims, including one with a gunshot wound, are receiving medical treatment after the incident, which has raised concerns about police response.
The attack is part of a troubling trend, as antisemitic incidents in the U.K. have surged following the Hamas attack on Israel, leading to increased crimes against Jews.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to bolster security for the Jewish community in light of the rising antisemitism and the recent attack.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources collectively frame the Manchester synagogue attack as a stark manifestation of rising antisemitism in the UK, emphasizing the Jewish community's vulnerability and fear. While reporting the sensitive detail of police gunfire, they consistently label it a "terrorist attack" and highlight official condemnations, underscoring the broader societal concern about anti-Jewish hatred.
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FAQ
The suspected attacker is 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian descent.
Three suspects were arrested: two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s, all on suspicion of terrorism-related charges.
Two men, Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz, were killed; three others remain hospitalized with serious injuries including stab wounds and car impact injuries.
The attacker wore a suspicious device during the attack, which was assessed by authorities and found to be non-viable.
Authorities are working to identify the deceased, support their families, assist the injured, and aid the broader community while investigating the motivation behind the attack.
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