Manchester synagogue terror attack LIVE: Police name two victims and step up patrols within Jewish communities

The Islamist terrorist who killed two men outside a synagogue came to the UK from Syria as a young child and grew up just around the corner from the site of the attack.

Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, who was shot dead minutes after he targeted Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester yesterday, is understood to have been granted British citizenship in 2006 when he was a teenager, aged around 16.

It is believed Al-Shamie was a dad – with a photo shared by his own father last year showing him holding a baby in his arms. Read more about him in the Mail’s article here:

The man who carried out the terror attack was not known to the police, the Home Secretary has confirmed.

Speaking on GB News, Shabana Mahmood said: ‘In terms of the attacker, this individual was not known to the security services.

‘He has obviously been shot dead at the scene, but the police investigations will now continue at pace.”

She thanked members of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall and the police, saying their actions helped save lives.

The two members of the Jewish community killed in the attack on a synagogue in Crumpsall have been named as 53-year-old Adrian Daulby and 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz, Greater Manchester Police said.

The force said formal identification is yet to take place but their families have been informed and family liaison officers are in contact.

Post-mortem examinations will take place later today. Both victims are from Crumpsall.

Detective Chief Superintendent Lewis Hughes, who is co-ordinating the casualty response, 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.’

Greater Manchester Police says there will be an increased police presence across the region today.

City of Manchester District Commander, Chief Superintendent David Meeney, said there will also be increased visits to local places of worship following the incident.

Mr 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.’

Let’s start with a look at the breaking news this morning that the two men who died in the terror attack have now been named. Read the Mail’s story in full here:

Good morning and welcome to the Daily Mail’s live coverage following the terror attack at a synagogue in Manchester yesterday.

Two men died after Jihad Al-Shamie drove into a group of people outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue before stabbing a man.

Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, have been named as the two victims, while three others remain in hospital with serious injuries.

Stay with the Mail’s liveblog throughout today for all the latest updates.