Summary
Hundreds of people attended the funeral of Melvin Cravitz, one of the victims killed in a synagogue attack in Manchester. The attack, which occurred during a Yom Kippur service, involved a car ramming and stabbing incident. Police are investigating it as a potential terrorism case, with several people arrested.
Key Facts
- Melvin Cravitz, aged 66, was one of the men killed during the attack at Heaton Park Synagogue.
- The attack happened during Yom Kippur, a significant Jewish holy day.
- Mourners gathered in large numbers despite the rain to pay their respects.
- Rabbi Daniel Walker helped prevent the attacker from entering the synagogue.
- Cravitz was remembered as a friendly and caring person by friends and family.
- Three other men were injured and taken to the hospital.
- Authorities arrested four individuals on suspicion of terrorism-related activities.
- Two of those arrested have been released without charges.
