'Continuing at pace' - Counter Terrorism Policing issue update on appalling Manchester terrorist attack

Counter Terrorism Policing are urging members of the public to refrain from sharing unverified information and speculation surrounding Thursday’s horrific attack in Crumpsall.

35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie drove a car at members of the public before attacking bystanders with a knife outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Thursday morning (October 2), as members of the Jewish community gathered to celebrate Yom Kippur.

Al-Shamie was killed by police just minutes after carrying out the attack.

Two members of the public - Melvin Cravitz, 66, and Adrian Daulby, 53 - died as a result of the incident, with Daulby’s fatal injuries believed to be a tragic and unforeseen consequence of urgent police action to stop the attacker.

Greater Manchester Police have so far arrested six people in connection with the terror attack, and have been granted warrants of further detention for four individual currently in custody: a 30-year-old man arrested in Prestwich, a 61-year-old woman arrested in Prestwich, a 32-year-old man arrested in Prestwich and a 46-year-old woman arrested in Farnworth.

An 18-year-old woman and 43-year-old man who were arrested in connection with the investigation have now been released without charge.

Counter Terrorism Policing say the investigation into the appalling terrorist incident is “continuing at pace” and are urging people to refrain from sharing unverified information.

In a statement on Sunday afternoon (October 5), a spokesperson for Counter Terrorism Policing said: “The investigation is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW), supported by resources from across the national Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) network and Greater Manchester Police. Significant resources from across CTP have been mobilised in order to establish the full picture into what has happened.

“Yesterday (Saturday 4 October 2025), warrants of further detention were granted for four individuals who had been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism. This means they can remain in custody for up to a further five days from the point that warrant was granted.

“Two others, a man and a woman, were released without charge after being arrested last Thursday.

“We understand there is significant public interest in this case, and appreciate many who may have known or had previous contact with Jihad Al-Shamie will be coming to terms with the fact this horrifying attack has been perpetrated by somebody they recognise.

“In times of trauma, we know that speaking out about past experience can help people process difficult circumstances, however we would continue to ask that anybody with information please share that with us directly.

“We would also ask people to refrain from speculation or sharing unverified information as that could potentially cause unnecessary delays in our enquiries and additional upset for all those impacted by these horrific events.”

If you have information then please contact police via the Major Incident Public Portal which is available online here.