Andrew Franks was seriously injured during the attack two weeks ago
14:04, 18 Oct 2025Updated 14:06, 18 Oct 2025
The scene at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall following the attack(Image: PA)
One of the men seriously injured in the Manchester synagogue attack has been discharged from hospital.
Andrew Franks, who was stabbed by Jihad Al-Shamie during the attack on Heaton Park synagogue, has now returned home, according to the BBC.
The Yom Kippur attack, which took place on the holiest day in the Jewish calender, claimed the lives of two men.
Melvin Cravitz, 66, and Adrian Daulby, 53, were killed after Al-Shamie rammed his car at people outside the synagogue in Crumpsall on October 2.
The attacker, who was killed by police, then tried to enter the synagogue, armed with a knife. Three men were seriously injured.
Yoni Finlay, 39, who was hit by a police bullet while barricading the doors of the synagogue, has been released from hospital too.
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A security guard named Bernard, who was also injured during the attack, remains in hospital, the national broadcaster has reported.
The Manchester Evening News understands that Bernard was hit by the car while Mr Franks and Mr Cravitz suffered stab wounds.
Mr Finlay and Mr Daulby both suffered gunshot wounds as police fired towards the attacker. Sadly, Mr Daulby did not survive.
Armed officers, who arrived at the scene within seven minutes of the attack, believed Al-Shamie was carrying an explosive device.
However, Greater Manchester Police later confirmed the device, which could be seen strapped to the attacker’s body, was ‘not viable’.
GMP issued its latest statement about the attack after Mr Finlay, who is a father of three, was released from hospital earlier this week.
The force said: “The man who was injured with a gunshot wound has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home.”
Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation has continued gathering for religious services, returning to the main synagogue earlier this week.
Al-Shamie, 35, had driven his car at people outside the synagogue before continuing his attack with a knife.
He went on to call 999, claiming responsibility for the incident and pledging his allegiance to Islamic State.