Two of the victims killed in yesterday’s tragedy at a synagogue in Crumpsall have now been named by Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
After initial reports of at least four people being left injured by the senseless attack, that number grew to five, with three still said to be in serious condition and two unfortunately succumbing to their injuries. Their deaths were confirmed on Thursday afternoon, 2 October.
Updating the general public on Friday morning, GMP has now confirmed the names of the innocent civilians who sadly passed away as 53-year-old Adrian Daulby and 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz, both of whom were from the local area.
#UPDATE I Two members of our Jewish community who sadly died as a result of the incident at Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue yesterday have been named as Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz – our thoughts remain with their families at this difficult time https://t.co/5IK1x4wKDFpic.twitter.com/hve9MwwL1T
As detailed by the authorities, while full formal verification is yet to be handed down, it is believed the deaths are indeed Daulby and Cravitz, who are members of the local Jewish community.
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“Their families have been informed, and Family Liaison Officers are in contact with them and offering support. Home Office post-mortems will take place later this morning”, the statement continues.
Detective Chief Superintendent Lewis Hughes, who is co-ordinating the casualty response, added: “My deepest sympathies are with Mr Daulby and Mr Cravitz’s loved ones at this extremely hard time.
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“Specially trained Family Liaison Officers are in contact with them. They will continue to update them on the investigation and support them throughout the coronial process
“Whilst there are processes which must be followed, we commit to being mindful of cultural preferences and sensitivities and to ensuring that these men and their loved ones’ wishes are respected.”
💐 Tributes are starting to pour in for the victims of the Synagogue terror attack in #Manchester yesterday.
They’ve been named as 53-year-old Adrian Daulby and 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz, both from Crumpsall. pic.twitter.com/YNuNU3f6pl
— Greatest Hits Radio Manchester News (@GHRManchester) October 3, 2025
Although a single picture of Cravitz has now been released across national and global media outlets, images of Daulby are yet to be revealed.
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Police have also confirmed they know the identity of the man who carried out the attack at the synagogue, but details remain undisclosed for security issues.
The most current information regarding the other individuals injured following the Crumpsall tragedy is still unknown, but all are said to be in serious condition.
Once again, our thoughts and condolences to the families of the victims, all those affected, and members of the Jewish faith all across Greater Manchester, the UK and beyond.
Hundreds of staff at four Greater Manchester hospitals to strike AGAIN next week
Emily Sergeant
Another round of strikes has been called at a handful of major Greater Manchester hospitals.
Amid ongoing disputes following the first set of strikes at the end of last month, it has now been announced that more than 350 Northern Care Alliance Foundation Trust (NCA) employees – including nurses, clinical support workers and housekeepers – who are members of the union UNISON will once again walk out for three days next week.
According to the union, the dispute centres on the NCA’s use of an outside agency called NHS Professionals (NHSP) to manage overtime.
When covering staff shortages, workers are entitled to time-and-a-half pay – however in some cases, staff earn less than they would on a normal shift, and some have even been missing out on more than £80 per shift, the union added.
Operating theatre staff were previously on picket lines in June, and although an option to resolve the row was initially tabled by NCA bosses, this has now fallen through.
Hundreds of staff at four of Greater Manchester’s hospitals are set to strike next week / Credit: Stephen Andrews (via Unsplash)
This means that staff at Salford Royal Hospital, Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Infirmary, and Fairfield Hospital in Bury are walking out next week on Monday 14, Tuesday 15, and Thursday 17 September.
The union’s North West regional organiser, Kevin Dolan, said the trust had given ‘no indication’ that it’s willing to re-enter negotiations, adding that operating theatre services were ‘chronically under-staffed’ and staff were choosing to work extra shifts to cover shortages.
Ahead of the August strikes, the trust declared a critical incident to help it secure extra support and keep urgent surgery running, while also announcing that some procedures would have to be postponed.
Understandably, some disruption is expected at each of the hospitals on strike days.
But Gertie Nic Philib, who is the chief people and strategy officer at the Northern Care Alliance, said that the trust will do ‘everything we can to minimise the impact on patients’ and ‘maintain high standards of care and quality at all times.’
“We also have contingency plans in place for emergency situations,” they concluded.
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Stockport man jailed for life after kidnapping and sexually assaulting teenage girl
Emily Sergeant
A Stockport man has been sentenced to life in prison after kidnapping and sexually assaulting a teenage girl on her way home from the library.
Paul Sharpe has been sentenced to life imprisonment with an eight-year minimum term in prison after being convicted of a number of offences when subjected a teenage girl to what police called a ‘terrifying ordeal’ that lasted several hours back in May 2026.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that the victim had been studying at Sale Library before beginning her journey home with friends at around 5:50pm and contacting her parents at 6:10pm to let them know she was on her way.
Twenty minutes later, she spoke to her boyfriend on the phone and said she was approximately five minutes away from home, but that her phone battery was about to die.
This was the last contact received from the victim that evening.
While walking along Bradgate Road in Altrincham, the victim noticed a grey Ford parked nearby and a man wearing a high-visibility jacket pressing doorbells in the area.
As she walked past, Sharpe approached her from behind, placed her in a headlock and threatened to stab her if she did not get into his vehicle.
Concerned that their daughter had not returned home, the victim’s family contacted police at 9:22pm to report her missing, and officers immediately launched an investigation to locate her.
Over the next several hours, the victim was subjected to and placed in a number of terrifying situations.
Sharpe drove the victim to several locations across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, before police located and arrested him at around 3:40am on 19 May 2026.
Following his arrested, 56-year-old Sharpe was convicted of kidnap, committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence, sexual assault, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, threats with a bladed article, and administering a noxious substance with intent to injure, annoy or aggrieve.
“This was a terrifying ordeal for a young girl who was simply making her way home,” explained Detective Inspector Karl Perry, from GMP’s Criminal Investigation Department.
“Sharpe targeted a vulnerable victim, subjected her to hours of fear and intimidation, and went on to sexually assault her.
“The victim has shown immense courage throughout the investigation and court proceedings. Through her bravery and actions, she no doubt made it harder for Sharpe to carry out whatever acts he had planned.”
Danny Jones -
3rd October 2025 
