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Man Shot During Manchester Synagogue Attack Released From Hospital

The police watchdog continues to treat the responding officers as witnesses in a standard firearms inquiry.

Overview

  • Greater Manchester Police said Yoni Finlay, 35, has been discharged and is recovering at home after suffering a gunshot wound.
  • Finlay is believed to have been struck by a police round while helping to barricade the synagogue doors and underwent seven hours of surgery.
  • Two other victims — a security guard injured by a car ramming and a volunteer who was stabbed — remain in hospital in stable condition.
  • Worshippers Melvin Cravitz, 66, and Adrian Daulby, 53, died in the October 2 attack, with Daulby reported to have been unintentionally shot as officers confronted the assailant.
  • Investigations continue after police shot dead Jihad Al‑Shamie, who rammed and stabbed victims during Yom Kippur and pledged allegiance to Islamic State in a 999 call.