The two victims of the terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester have been named by police.
Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, both from Crumpsall, died in the attack which took place at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, Greater Manchester Police said.
Although formal identifications have not yet taken place, specially trained liaison officers are in touch with the families who have been informed.
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Co-ordinator of the casualty response Detective Chief Superintendent Lewis Hughes said: "My deepest sympathies are with Mr Daulby and Mr Cravitz's loved ones at this extremely hard time.
"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 loves ones' wishes are respected."
It is understood post-mortem examinations are set to take place later today.
Three others remain in hospital with serious injuries.
Flowers lie at the scene in Manchester | REUTERSIt is understood one suffered a stab wound, one was injured after being hit by a car, and the third had an injury possibly "sustained as officers stopped the attacker".
Authorities added that more officers will be on patrol in the region today with increased visits to places of worship in order to make communities "feel safe and reassured".
Chief Superintendent David Meeney said: "People in north Manchester, Bury, Salford, within Jewish communities, and around synagogues can expect to see uniformed officers on patrol in vehicles and on foot throughout today, into this evening, and over the weekend.
"They are there to reassure you and, whilst they may not be able to answer questions about the investigation, they will be happy to reassure you about the actions we are taking to ensure communities are safe and feel safe.
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|"We are conscious of the significance of Fridays and Saturdays in the Jewish faith, and will be doing everything we can to help communities mark Shabbat with their families and friends as they wish."
On Thursday, the force named 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie as the suspect.
It was confirmed by the Home Office that Al-Shamie was a British national of Syrian descent who was granted citizenship in 2006 aged around 16, having entered the UK as a young child.
He was shot dead by police at the scene having allegedly driven a car towards the gates of the synagogue and then attacking people with a knife.
The suspect in the attack on the Manchester synagogue has been named as Jihad Al-Shamie | GB NEWSThe attack happened on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Members of the congregation and security staff managed to stop Al-Shamie from getting inside the place of worship.
Three other individuals, two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s, have been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.
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