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Victims in Manchester synagogue attack named Manchester synagogue attack victims 'always smiling' and 'kind'
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Melvin Cravitz, 66, was from Crumpsall - where the Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue is located, police say. Melvin Cravitz, 66, was described as "a very nice guy" and "calm"
Two men killed in an attack on a synagogue in Manchester have been named by police as Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66. Tributes have been paid to the two victims of the Manchester synagogue attack, with neighbours describing them as "forever smiling" and "always helpful".
One of the men killed was hit by police gunfire as they shot the attacker, police said. Melvin Cravitz, 66, and Adrian Daulby, 53, died after the perpetrator drove a car at members of the public before stabbing people.
Three others remain in hospital with serious injuries after Jihad Al-Shamie rammed a car into people before stabbing others on Thursday morning. Greater Manchester Police later confirmed one of the victims was hit by police gunfire as they shot the attacker just seven minutes after the alarm was raised.
The attack, which police have said was a terrorist incident, came on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar. Andy Kordas, who lived close to Mr Cravitz for many years, said he last saw him two days ago and he "always had a kind word".
The 71-year-old continued: "He always used to come over and have a chat and ask me what I was up to.
"He always had a smile on his face. It's just terrible."
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Abdul Rahimi, Adrian Daulby's neighbour of more than 20 years, said he was "like an angel". Another neighbour, Bilal Ahmad, who has lived in the area for 20 years, said Mr Cravitz was a "very nice guy" and "very calm".
"He was a very good neighbour, very good guy, always helpful," he told the BBC. "He would always say hello when you came past," the 55-year-old said.
Rahimi's own children "loved" Daulby "so much" and would exchange gifts with him during various religious holidays including Christmas and Eid. Sam, an Orthodox Jewish man who lives behind the synagogue, said he recognised Mr Cravitz when he saw reports of the attack.
All his neighbours were shocked, he added, saying that his death was "very, very sad news for us". "We used to see him around the neighbourhood and he would stop and chat," he said.
The attacker, who was shot dead at the scene, was a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent who was not previously known to counter terrorism police, the home secretary told the BBC. "He was a very gentle, nice man."
"Right now our hearts are shattered," UK's Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, told the BBC. Flowers have been left outside the synagogue in memory of both Mr Daulby and Mr Cravitz
Abdul Rahimi, Mr Daulby's neighbour of more than 20 years, said he was "like an angel".
"He was a very good neighbour, a very good guy and always helpful," he said.
Mr Rahimi said his own children "loved" Mr Daulby "so much" and would exchange gifts with him during various religious holidays including Christmas and Eid.
All his neighbours were shocked, he said, adding that his death was "very, very sad news for us".
Another neighbour, who gave his name as Hussain, described him as an "innocent and gentle person".
He said Mr Daulby would give books to children and feed neighbours' cats in the street where he lived.
"He was the most innocent and gentle person you could come across," he said.
"There are no words to describe how good his character was."
Three other people remain in hospital with serious injuries after the Thursday morning attack on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar.
"Right now our hearts are shattered," the UK's Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis said.
Speaking to Radio 4's Today programme, he said: "What transpired yesterday was an awful blow to us, something which actually we were fearing might happen because of the build up to this action."Speaking to Radio 4's Today programme, he said: "What transpired yesterday was an awful blow to us, something which actually we were fearing might happen because of the build up to this action."
The attack was not only "a very dark time" for Jews in Britain "but for all of our society", he said.The attack was not only "a very dark time" for Jews in Britain "but for all of our society", he said.
"Our responsibility is to make sure our Jewish community, our citizens can go about their lives with safety and security," Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told the BBC. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
"I do not want Jewish people in our country to feel like they have to live a smaller Jewish life, that they cannot go about their business and practice their faith and go to their communal institutions in freedom," she said.
Al-Shamie was not known to counter-terrorism police, she told BBC Breakfast, and it was "too early" to say if there was a terrorist cell behind the attack.
The police investigation was "continuing at pace" and there was an increased police presence at synagogues across the UK.
"The government does provide funding for security," Mahmood said, adding: "I think we will have to consider what more we can do to deal with rising antisemitism.
One of the victims killed was hit by police gunfire, Greater Manchester Police said.
Of those injured, one also suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
The force said it was supporting the families of the two men killed.
"My deepest sympathies are with Mr Daulby and Mr Cravitz's loved ones at this extremely hard time," Det Ch Supt Lewis Hughes said.
He said trained family liaison officers were in contact with them and would continue to support them through 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," he said, adding that the two men were from Crumpsall.
Post-mortems are taking place on Friday, the Home Office said.