Survivor Details Time That 'Deranged Individual' Struck Northern Manchester Synagogue
A person involved in fortifying a house of prayer in the region of Manchester has shared how a tragic incident unfolded, resulting in the demise of two community members.
Early Thursday, Alan Levy was inside the Heaton Park synagogue when an attacker crashed into and assaulted members coming together for a observance to mark Yom Kippur.
Mr Levy explained that the 'evil' individual tried to force open the entrances of the building, and he recalled barricading the structure with other worshippers.
The victims, in their 50s and 60s died in the violence on that day, while several more were wounded while attempting to defend congregants.
Eyewitness Account of the Violence
He, who serves as a Chair of the Trustees at the house of worship, described holding the entrances and said that the assailant wielded sharp objects and plant pots to force his way inside.
I witnessed a large, menacing figure ram in the front doors, seeking to force them open with a knife in his hand," he shared with interviewers.
"The only thing I heard he uttered 'this is what you're going to get for killing our children'.
That was all he expressed. We remained behind the doors and we were declaring 'we are not letting this man in'.
"He was a crazed, violent individual."
Memorial Service Held for Individual
The remarks coincided with a large gathering took part in the funeral service for Mr Cravitz.
Relatives, members from the local Jewish community along with the community rabbi, and members of the Jewish population gathered in a nearby location to pay their respects.
Mourners occupied the cemetery forecourt, with a number gathering in the open the prayer hall in the downpour, following the proceedings over speakers.
In a message released on Friday, the victim's loved ones expressed that he had a helpful nature.
Police Inquiry and Apprehensions
Law enforcement indicated that Mr Daulby may have been struck by law enforcement rounds as they engaged the assailant soon after the emergency call.
The victim, who was hailed by his loved ones as a "hero", was participating in a gathering at the temple when the violence unfolded.
He had been a cherished sibling, devoted uncle to his several nieces and a nephew and a valued relative," his relatives stated.
His loved ones are devastated by the unexpected loss of a genuinely good person.
His last actions demonstrated great bravery and he will forever be remembered for his courageous effort."
A number of apprehensions have been made in regarding the incident, and officials confirmed that four people were still detained on Sunday morning.
All four were detained for involvement in terrorist acts.
The suspects are several men, of specific ages and detained in the local area; a 61-year-old woman detained locally; and a 46-year-old woman arrested in Farnworth.
An 18-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man were freed with no further proceedings, officials stated on Saturday.