Crowds Gather to Honor 'Incredible Hero' Killed in Synagogue Attack at Emotional Funeral

Published on October 06, 2025 at 08:51 PM
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A VICTIM of the synagogue terror attack was celebrated as “a tremendously strong hero” as a big crowd of mourners attended his funeral.

was trying to stop killer getting into the in Crumpsall, Manchester, when he was hit by a stray police bullet on Thursday.

Adrian Daulby, a bald man in a blue Russell Athletic shirt, smiles at the camera.Adrian Daulby, 53, was trying to stop killer Al-Shamie when he was hit by a stray police bullet on Thursday Rabbi Daniel Walker shaking hands with members of the congregation at a funeral.Mourners at Adrian’s funeral service

His bravery was celebrated during a service at Agecroft Jewish Cemetery in Salford yesterday, which had armed in attendance.

, who had also been in during the horror, said in his eulogy: “In that moment of need, that quiet man became a tremendously strong hero.

“I watched him leap from his seat, run to the door. He braced the doors and he held the doors against our attacker.

“Adrian didn’t run away from danger. Adrian ran to help. Adrian was righteous in his passing. Adrian was righteous in his life.

“He was a kind soul, a gentle soul. The most important thing is that we live Adrian’s legacy.

“He was saving the lives of his community. There is none holier, there is none greater, there is none higher. A great, great martyr.”

Neighbours described Adrian, who had survived cancer, as someone who loved animals, nature and gave local kids presents at Eid.

One of Adrian’s nieces said: “Adrian will be dearly missed. He never deserved what happened to him.

“He died a true hero. We just want you to know how loved you were.”

also died in the attack, with attacker shot dead.

Three men remain in hospital with serious injuries, including a security guard and a worker.

Counter Terrorism Policing North West is leading the probe into .

Four people arrested on suspicion of preparing acts are still in custody.

They are two men, aged 30 and 32, and a woman, 61, all arrested in Prestwich, and a 46-year-old woman arrested in Farnworth.

Two people who were arrested were released without charge on Saturday.

People gathered outside a synagogue for a funeral, with signs separating men and women, and a police car present.Adrian’s bravery was celebrated during a service at Agecroft Jewish Cemetery in Salford, which had armed police in attendance Armed police officer directing Rabbi Daniel Walker outside a synagogue after an attack.Rabbi Daniel Walker with armed police after the synagogue was attacked

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