A man has been arrested in relation to the attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in October last year, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.
Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West, alongside Greater Manchester Police, made the arrest this evening (May 26) at an address on St James’ Road, Higher Broughton, Salford.
A 49-year-old man was taken into custody on suspicion of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity, contrary to S38B of the Terrorism Act 2000.
The attack, which took place on the morning of October 2 last year, saw Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz tragically killed and three other men treated in hospital for serious injuries.
The development brings the total number of people arrested in connection with the investigation to eight, including a 30-year-old man arrested on October 9 2025 for the same offence, who remains under investigation.
Another man, Mohammad Bashir, 31, of Shaftesbury Road, Cheetham Hill, was arrested and has since been charged with terrorism offences, not directly linked to the October 2 attack.
Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts, who holds operational responsibility for Counter Terrorism Policing North West, said: “This evening we have arrested a 49-year-old man in the Salford area on suspicion of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity, contrary to S38B of the Terrorism Act 2000.
“The suspected offence relates directly to the terrorist attack that took place at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in October.
Two people died following the terror attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Synagogue in Manchester on October 2 | PA"The loved ones of Mr Daulby and Mr Cravitz, as well as those seriously injured in the attack, have been updated on this latest development.
“We remain unwavering in our commitment to establishing the full picture behind the attack and getting answers for those affected, including the local community.
"We are prepared to take swift, firm action where we suspect criminal offences may have occurred.
“Our investigation is continuing, and I would once again urge anybody who may have information that could assist us to please contact police.”
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The tragic incident saw knifeman Jihad Al-Shamie shot dead by officers at the scene.
The 35-year-old was wearing a vest believed to be an “explosive device”, later found to be not be “viable”, to target the place of worship full of people marking Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Al-Shamie drove his Kia Picanto into pedestrians at the gates of the synagogue, before going on a stabbing spree in the building at around 9:30am.
He also attempted to storm the synagogue while wearing the fake suicide belt.
The attacker was a Syrian man who had relocated to the UK as a child in 2006 and phoned 999 during his deadly rampage.
During the call, Al-Shamie pledged his allegiance to the radical terror group, the Islamic State.
"This is what you’re going to get for killing our children," Al-Shamie had shouted.
The 49-year-old arrested today remains in custody for questioning.