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King Charles Visits Manchester Synagogue to Support Community After Deadly Attack

The visit marked his first official engagement since Prince Andrew gave up his titles.

Overview

  • He met survivors, congregation leaders and emergency services personnel at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation and viewed floral tributes.
  • Two worshippers, Melvin Cravitz, 66, and Adrian Daulby, 53, were killed on October 2 when Jihad Al‑Shamie rammed a car into people and attacked with a knife before being shot dead by police.
  • Daulby is believed to have been killed by police gunfire as he helped block the doors, with another congregant, Yoni Finlay, recovering after being struck by a police bullet.
  • Greater Manchester Police were praised for a rapid response, with armed officers reported to have arrived within seven minutes.
  • The synagogue reopened for services last week as the community resumed worship under heightened vigilance.