A terrorist attack was carried out by Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old of Syrian descent, who rammed his car into a synagogue and then attacked with a knife, resulting in two deaths and several injuries.

During the attack, Al-Shamie attempted to gain entry with weapons, and police eventually shot him dead amid fears he was wearing a bomb, which was later found to be a fake.

The incident has prompted an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct into Greater Manchester Police's response, including whether their actions contributed to the death of victim Adrian Daulby.

This attack has heightened concerns about rising antisemitism and hatred in the UK, prompting government officials to emphasize the need for stronger community relations and preventative measures.

Victims include Melvin Cravitz, a 66-year-old remembered as a kind and helpful person, and Adrian Daulby, who was among those hospitalized; Cravitz's family mourned his loss and requested privacy.

Al-Shamie was shot and killed by police, and it was revealed he was on bail for a suspected rape at the time, with police noting he was not on the radar of counter-terror authorities.

Al-Shamie, who arrived in the UK as a child and gained British citizenship in 2006, was also revealed to have secretly married an NHS nurse after the attack, and had a history of dropping out of school and being obsessed with violent video games and drugs.

Six individuals have been arrested in connection with the attack, with ongoing investigations examining police actions and the background of the suspects.

The funeral for Melvin Cravitz was held in Pendlebury, Salford, attended by around 300 people, including Rabbi Daniel Walker who led the service.

A security guard, Alan Levy, played a crucial role in defending the synagogue by helping to barricade the premises during the attack.