Summary
A man has been arrested in Salford by detectives investigating the terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in October 2025.
This evening (Tuesday 26 May 2026), officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West, alongside Greater Manchester Police, executed a warrant at an address on St James Road.
A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity, contrary to S38B of the Terrorism Act 2000. He has been taken into custody for questioning.
The arrest relates directly to the attack which took place on the morning of Thursday 2 October 2025.
Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz sadly died, and three other men were treated in hospital for serious injuries. All three have since been released.
This brings the total number of people arrested in connection with the investigation to eight.
That number includes a 30-year-old man arrested on 9 October 2025 on suspicion of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity, contrary to S38B of the Terrorism Act 2000. He remains under investigation.
It also includes a man who has since been charged with terrorism offences that are not directly linked to the attack.
Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts, who holds operational responsibility for Counter Terrorism Policing North West, said: “This evening we have arrested a 49-year-old man in the Salford area on suspicion of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity, contrary to S38B of the Terrorism Act 2000.
“The suspected offence relates directly to the terrorist attack that took place at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in October. The loved ones of Mr Daulby and Mr Cravitz, as well as those seriously injured in the attack, have been updated on this latest development.
“We remain unwavering in our commitment to establishing the full picture behind the attack and getting answers for those affected, including the local community. We are prepared to take swift, firm action where we suspect criminal offences may have occurred.
“Our investigation is continuing, and I would once again urge anybody who may have information that could assist us to please contact police.”