🔗 Share this article Survivor Recounts Instant That 'Monster' Attacked Manchester Synagogue A man assisting in barricading a house of prayer in northern Manchester has recounted how a violent incident occurred, resulting in the loss of two British Jews. That Thursday, Alan Levy was within the worship center when a perpetrator drove a vehicle toward and assaulted members gathering for a ceremony to commemorate Yom Kippur. Mr Levy stated that the 'deranged' perpetrator attempted to force open the entryways of the place of worship, and he described locking down the structure with additional worshippers. Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66 were killed in the incident on Thursday, while additional persons were wounded while attempting to defend worshippers. Witness Testimony of the Attack The individual, who serves as a Chair of the Trustees at the temple, recounted securing the entry points and noted that the assailant employed blades and garden containers to attempt entry. I observed a large, menacing figure shoulder charge in the front doors, trying to bash them down holding a sharp weapon," he told the media. "The only thing I heard he uttered 'this is what you're going to get for killing our children'. "That's the only thing I heard him say. And we were inside the building and we were saying 'we are not letting this man in'. "He was an insane and malevolent attacker." Ceremony Held for Deceased The statements coincided with a large gathering attended the ceremony for the deceased. Family members, congregants from the synagogue group along with Rabbi Daniel Walker, and members of the Jewish population gathered in the local area to honor the deceased. Those present crowded the cemetery forecourt, with many gathering in the open the chapel in the downpour, hearing the ceremony and tribute over audio systems. In a tribute issued on the following day, the victim's loved ones stated that he was always willing to assist. Police Probe and Apprehensions Local authorities stated that one victim may have been hit by police gunfire as they neutralized the perpetrator following the alarm was raised. He, who was described by his family as a "courageous person", was present at a gathering at the synagogue when the attack unfolded. "He was a cherished sibling, loving uncle to his family members and a dear extended family member," his loved ones stated. His loved ones are shocked by the unexpected loss of a kind and humble individual. What he did at the end showed immense heroism and he will forever be remembered for his courageous effort." A number of apprehensions have been made in connection with the attack, and officials indicated that several individuals were under arrest on Sunday morning. All four were apprehended for involvement in terrorist acts. The suspects consist of a pair of males, in their 30s and both arrested in Prestwich; a female in her 60s arrested in Prestwich; and a woman in her 40s apprehended elsewhere. An 18-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man were released with no further proceedings, authorities announced on the following day.