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Man United to Hold Minute’s Silence and Wear Black Armbands After Manchester Synagogue Attack

The gestures follow a Yom Kippur attack that killed two people, prompting an IOPC inquiry into the police response.

Overview

  • Manchester United confirmed a pre-match minute’s silence and black armbands for Saturday’s game against Sunderland at Old Trafford.
  • Similar tributes are planned at Manchester City fixtures, including the women’s match against Arsenal on Saturday and the men’s game at Brentford on Sunday.
  • Police named the suspect as 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, who was shot dead by armed officers after a vehicle-ramming and stabbing outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation.
  • Two victims, identified as Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, were killed, and three people remain in hospital with serious injuries, including one with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
  • Greater Manchester Police referred the incident to the IOPC, acknowledged one deceased man was shot by officers, and said arrests linked to the attack have been made.