Man arrested over Manchester synagogue attack

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Jonny HumphriesNorth West

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Eight people have been arrested in connection with the attack carried out by Jihad Al-Shamie, who was killed at the scene

A man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to disclose information relating to terrorist activity in connection with the Manchester synagogue attack.

Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, used a car and a knife to attack the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue on the morning of 2 October 2025 - which resulted in the deaths of worshippers Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz.

Al-Shamie, from Prestwich, was killed by police gunfire at the scene.

Counter Terrorism Policing North West said a 49-year-old man had been detained on suspicion of offences "relating directly" to the attack at the synagogue.

The force said a property was raided on St James' Road in Higher Broughton, Salford, on Tuesday evening and the suspect is being questioned.

The total number of people arrested in connection with the attack stands at eight, including a 30-year-old man who has since been charged with failing to disclose information relating to terrorist activity.

An inquest hearing in October was told Mr Cravitz (left) was fatally stabbed by Al-Shamie while Mr Daulby (right) died from a gunshot wound to the chest fired by police

Another man had also been charged with terrorism offences not directly linked to the attack.

Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts, of Counter Terrorism Policing North West, said: "The suspected offence relates directly to the terrorist attack that took place at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in October.

"The loved ones of Mr Daulby and Mr Cravitz, as well as those seriously injured in the attack, have been updated on this latest development.

"We remain unwavering in our commitment to establishing the full picture behind the attack and getting answers for those affected, including the local community."

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