Hundreds remember Heaton Park synagogue attack victims at memorial event
Hundreds gathered in Manchester for a memorial service honoring two victims killed in a 2025 attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue. Community leaders and officials emphasized the need for resilience against rising antisemitism.
Why it matters
The event highlights ongoing tensions regarding religious safety and the impact of hate crimes on local communities.
Image source, Family handouts Image caption, Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz, were killed in the attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester
The Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and communities secretary Angela Rayner are among about 800 people attending a memorial event for the victims and survivors of last year's Heaton Park synagogue attack.
Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby were killed, and three others injured, as they tried to defend their place of worship from attacker Jihad al-Shamie on 2 October 2025.
A service of remembrance began at the synagogue in Manchester at 20:00 BST, with relatives of the bereaved and some of the survivors among the speakers.
Prior to the event, Rabbi Daniel Walker said the Jewish community feels less safe now than it did immediately after the attack.
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