The Government has launched a public inquiry into the deaths of two Jewish men who were killed in the Manchester synagogue terror attack.
Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby were fatally wounded when a Syrian-born British citizen crashed through the gates of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on October 2 last year.
Declaring his support for Islamic State, Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, carried out a frenzied knife attack before he was shot dead by police.
Mr Cravitz, 66, died from knife wounds inflicted by Al-Shamie while Mr Daulby, 53, suffered a fatal bullet wound fired from a police gun.
Three other men were taken to hospital with serious injuries but were all later released.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood today announced the Government would launch a public inquiry into the deaths of Mr Cravitz and Mr Daulby.
She told lawmakers: 'In recent days, we marked the first anniversary of the terror attack at the Heaton Park.
'On that awful day in October of last year, as our Jewish community celebrated Yom Kippur, two brave men - Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby - lost their lives, and three others were seriously injured.
Armed police officers at the scene of a terrorist attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester in October last year
Melvin Cravitz, 66, from Crumpsall, died died from knife wounds inflicted by Jihad Al-Shamie
Adrian Daulby, 53, also died after being accidentally shot by police
'What happened that day must be fully understood. So, as requested by the coroner, I can today announce a public inquiry into the deaths of Mr Cravitz and Mr Daulby.
'This will ensure that all evidence can be heard, including any sensitive national security material that could not otherwise be fully heard in the coroner's court.'
The decision comes after a police chief said he was 'deeply sorry' over missed opportunities to potentially uncover the terrorist plot.
Details emerged with the jailing of Al-Shamie's friend and accomplice, Mohammad Bashir, 31, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in July at Manchester Crown Court for planning a separate terror attack with Al-Shamie on the UK Defence Academy at Shrivenham.
Following a hearing, Sir Stephen Watson, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, said: 'It is factually the case that Al-Shamie had come to the notice of GMP in respect of two linked criminal allegations which did not relate to terrorist offences.
'These allegations resulted in his being arrested on February 12, 2025 on suspicion of breaching a non-molestation order; and on September 21, 2025 on suspicion of rape.
'At the time of his committing the attack at the Heaton Park, Al-Shamie was on police bail.
'In conducting an internal review, it became apparent that GMP had seized Al-Shamie's mobile devices, at the point of each arrest.
Al-Shamie, pictured outside the synagogue, drove into the gates and carried out the attack before being shot dead by police
'The significance of the data contents of these devices was substantial in respect of evidencing an extremist mindset.
'Regrettably, I can confirm that the significance of the information stored on Al-Shamie's devices was not realised as they had not been examined before the attack took place on October 2, 2025.'
Sir Stephen added there could be 'little doubt' that information contained in the devices would have resulted in further investigative action.
He added: 'It is clear that our not having reviewed the data available to us prior to the attack constitutes a missed opportunity.
'I am disappointed at the prospect of adding to the distress of all of those affected by the terrible events last October. For this, I am deeply sorry.
'It is my fervent hope and expectation that the continuing independent reviews and processes will be able to draw together all the available evidence such as to leave no question unanswered.'
Last month, Judge Alexia Durran, Chief Coroner of England and Wales, said she would write to the Home Secretary to recommend the inquests be converted into a public inquiry.