The family of a man shot dead by police while trying to stop a terrorist attack have hailed him as a "hero" who died saving others. Adrian Daulby was killed during the incident at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on Thursday.
His relatives described him as a "beloved brother, loving uncle to his four nieces and one nephew and a cherished cousin" who made "a final act of profound courage". The family said they were "shocked by the tragic, sudden death of such a lovely down to earth man".
Daulby was one of two men killed during the car and knife attack carried out by Jihad Al-Shamie outside the synagogue in Crumpsall. Fellow victim Melvin Cravitz also died in the incident on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Vigil confrontation
Justice Secretary David Lammy faced hostile scenes during a vigil for the victims on Friday, with attendees shouting "you have blood on your hands" and "shame on you". Some called for him to "go to Palestine, leave us alone" as he attempted to address the crowd.
Lammy responded by saying "that is why we stand in defiance of those terrorists who seek to divide us". One man could be heard shouting "you enabled it, every Saturday" during the heated exchange.
Rabbi Daniel Walker from the synagogue paid tribute to "one of the heroes" who remains in hospital recovering from "terrible wounds". He thanked the man alongside two others who "blocked the terrorist" with their bodies.
Police shooting details
Armed police accidentally shot Daulby and another member of the public while attempting to prevent Al-Shamie from entering the synagogue. Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson said both victims were "close together behind the synagogue door as worshippers acted bravely to prevent the attacker from gaining entry".
Watson described the police response as "urgently required to bring this vicious attack to an end". One victim suffered "a wound consistent with a gunshot injury" while another person shot by police has non-life-threatening injuries.
Al-Shamie was reportedly on police bail for an alleged rape when he carried out the attack. One of the victims worked for the Community Security Trust, a charity providing security to the Jewish community.
Police remain unable to establish a conclusive motive for the attack. The incident occurred as worshippers gathered for Yom Kippur services at the synagogue.
Sources used: "PA Media" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
