Two people were killed in a car and a stabbing attack at the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester
GB News was halted for breaking news (Image: GB News)
GB News was interrupted for major breaking news as presenters Ellie Costello and Cameron Walker delivered a heartbreaking update about the Manchester synagogue terror attack. On Thursday (September 2), which marked Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, the police confirmed two members of the Jewish community were left dead and three others were hospitalised. During Friday’s (September 3) broadcast, Cameron announced: “We do have some breaking news, and we can bring you a picture of the victim, 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz, who was killed in that terror attack yesterday.
A his photo appeared on screen, the presenter added: “This is the first image of one of the two victims who lost their lives during the appalling terrorist attacks in Manchester.” Ellie continued: “53-year-old Adrian Daulby also died yesterday. Greater Manchester Police said that ‘specially trained family liaison officers are in contact with both of their families.” The broadcaster added: “Of course, they’re going to be updating them on the investigation and supporting them through this painful process.”
One victim was confirmed as Melvin Cravitz, 66. (Image: GB News )
In a statement, Detective Chief Superintendent Lewis Hughes from the Greater Manchester Police 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.”
Alongside the tragic deaths, three other people were left seriously injured in the car ramming and stabbing attack outside the synagogue.
The suspected assailant, identified by police as 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, died after he was shot by firearms officers.
Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson said the attacker was wearing a vest “which had the appearance of an explosive device.” Police later confirmed to CNN that the device “wasn’t viable,” and at the time added that they couldn’t provide any further details.
In an emergency meeting, the Prime minister, Keir Starmer, condemned the “horrific” attack on the Jewish holy day and left a political summit in Denmark early in response to the incident.
The politician added that “additional police assets” would be deployed at synagogues across the country after the attack and told reporters: “We will do everything to keep our Jewish community safe.”
King Charles also issued a statement and said he and the Queen were “deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the horrific attack in Manchester, especially on such a significant day for the Jewish community”.
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