British counter-terrorism police have made a fresh arrest in the ongoing investigation into the deadly attack outside a Manchester synagogue last month.
Airport Arrest in Connection with Fatal Incident
A 31-year-old man was detained at Manchester Airport on Thursday, 27 November 2025, after arriving on an inbound flight. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the arrest was made on suspicion of the "commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism."
This development is directly linked to the horrific events of 2 October 2025, outside the Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue. On that day, which was Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, a violent assault unfolded.
Details of the October Attack Emerge
The assailant, identified as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old Syria-born British man, was shot dead by police at the scene. According to authorities, Al-Shamie had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group. His rampage began when he rammed a car into pedestrians outside the synagogue.
He then proceeded to attack people with a knife before attempting to force his way into the building itself. The attack resulted in the tragic deaths of two congregation members: Melvin Cravitz, 66, and Adrian Daulby, 53.
Three other men sustained serious injuries during the assault. In a devastating turn of events, police revealed that Mr. Cravitz died from stab wounds inflicted by Al-Shamie, while Mr. Daulby was accidentally shot by a police officer as he and fellow worshippers bravely barricaded the synagogue doors to prevent the attacker from entering.
Ongoing Investigation and Previous Arrests
This latest arrest brings the total number of individuals detained in connection with the attack to seven. In the immediate aftermath, six people were arrested in the greater Manchester area. Of those, five were subsequently released without any charge.
A sixth individual, a 30-year-old man suspected of failing to disclose information about a crime, was released on bail as inquiries continued. The investigation, led by counter-terrorism detectives, remains active and extensive.
