The Story EXTRA: A terrorist attack in Manchester
Oct 3, 2025
Join award-winning reporter Ali Mitib as he delves into the chilling details of the Manchester synagogue attack. He shares eyewitness accounts of the confrontation with attacker Jihad al-Shamie, who brought terror to a Yom Kippur service. Mitib provides insight into police response and community heroics that likely prevented a larger tragedy. He also addresses the complexities surrounding antisemitism and the heightened security measures now in place. The stories of the victims and their defenders are truly moving and a reminder of community resilience.
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Police Engagement Captured On Video
- Video shows officers aiming and firing after warning the attacker, who was seen rolling and then trying to rise on his knees.
- Bystanders panicked when police warned the attacker had a bomb, delaying access to the scene.
Fake Device Prolonged Scene Clearance
- Bomb disposal units were needed because officers believed the attacker wore a suicide device, delaying confirmation and access to the body.
- The supposed device was later found non-viable but forced a cautious, multi-agency response.
Victims Remembered As Community Pillars
- Two Jewish men, Adrian Dorby (53) and Melvin Kravitz (66), were killed; neighbours described them as gentle community figures.
- One victim was likely hit by police gunfire and three people remain hospitalized, one with a non-life-threatening police-inflicted wound.